Description
Delicious sweet potato and chicken bowls topped with a creamy sauce and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (peeled and cubed)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for roasting sweet potatoes and cooking chicken)
- 1 tsp paprika (divided)
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice (for the rice base)
- 1 tbsp lime juice (for sauce)
- 1 tsp sriracha (or to taste, for sauce)
- 1 cup steamed or sautéed green vegetables (e.g., spinach, broccoli)
- to taste fresh cilantro or parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine cubed sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Coat every piece for even flavor.
- Spread the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and roast in a preheated oven at 400°F for 20-25 minutes. Flip halfway until they are tender and lightly caramelized.
- In another bowl, season chicken cubes with remaining garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Each piece should be perfectly coated for robust flavor.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through.
- In a separate bowl, mix Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise), lime juice, sriracha, cumin, paprika, and optional cayenne. Stir until smooth, adjusting the salt to taste.
- Cook your choice of white or brown rice according to package instructions. Steam or sauté a cup of green vegetables like spinach or broccoli.
- In serving bowls, layer cooked rice, roasted sweet potatoes, sautéed chicken, and your choice of green vegetables. Each layer adds a flavorful, colorful touch.
- Generously pour the creamy spiced sauce over the bowls. Finish with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro or parsley for a vibrant garnish.
Notes
- This dish is customizable with your choice of vegetables and sauce adjustments according to taste.
- For a vegetarian option, replace chicken with chickpeas or tofu.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 65 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg