Hearty Chicken and Sweet Potato Bowls
A comforting bowl filled with tender chicken, creamy sweet potatoes, and vibrant green vegetables, drizzled with a zesty lime sauce.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Total Time: 45
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups Sweet Potatoes (Peeled and cubed)
- 2 cups Green Vegetables (Sautéed or steamed like broccoli or spinach)
- 1 pound Chicken Breast (Cut into cubes)
- 2 cups Rice (Brown rice preferred)
- 1 cup Greek Yogurt (Sour cream can be used as an alternative)
- 2 tablespoons Lime Juice (Can substitute with lemon juice)
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha (Adjust based on spice preference)
- 1 teaspoon Paprika (Smoked paprika for a smokier flavor)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder (Fresh minced garlic for more flavor)
- 1 teaspoon Salt (Adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon Pepper (Adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 bunch Fresh Herbs (Cilantro or Parsley) (Omit if cilantro is not preferred)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (Use extra virgin for better flavor)
Instructions
- Prepare the Rice: Start by cooking the brown rice according to the package instructions.
- Cube Your Chicken: While the rice is cooking, take your chicken breast and cut it into bite-sized cubes.
- Season the Chicken: In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken cubes with paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Sauté the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the seasoned chicken cubes, and cook until golden brown.
- Roast the Sweet Potatoes: Toss cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and roast them in the oven at 425°F (220°C) for about 20 minutes.
- Prepare the Green Veggies: Sauté or steam your choice of green vegetables until just tender.
- Mix the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix together the Greek yogurt, lime juice, and Sriracha.
- Assemble the Bowls: Start with a scoop of brown rice, layer with roasted sweet potatoes, sautéed chicken, and greens.
- Drizzle and Garnish: Top your bowls with the creamy yogurt sauce and sprinkle with fresh herbs.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with chickpeas or tofu. You can also use butternut squash or regular potatoes instead of sweet potatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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