Healthy Chicken & Sweet Potato Rice Bowl
This Healthy Chicken & Sweet Potato Rice Bowl is a nutritious meal featuring tender chicken, sweet potatoes, and colorful vegetables.
Equipment
- oven
- Skillet
- Baking Sheet
- pot for rice
Ingredients
Protein
- 1 pound chicken breast or thighs boneless and skinless
Vegetables
- 2 medium sweet potatoes diced
- 2 cups spinach or other vegetables such as broccoli or bell peppers
Base
- 1 cup rice brown or white
Condiments
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for roasting and cooking
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 squeeze lemon
Toppings
- 1 avocado sliced optional
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt for drizzle, optional
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley optional
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Make brown or white rice according to the package instructions. Set it aside and keep it warm.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and paprika. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20–25 minutes until tender and slightly golden.
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken for 5–6 minutes per side, or until browned and cooked through.
- While the chicken cooks, steam or lightly sauté your vegetables until bright and tender.
- Add rice to the bottom of the bowl. Top with sweet potatoes, sliced chicken, and vegetables. Finish with avocado or a spoon of Greek yogurt if you like.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate chicken in olive oil, garlic, and lemon juice. Store components separately for meal prep up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowlCalories: 460kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 38gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 410mgPotassium: 880mgFiber: 6gSugar: 9gCalcium: 60mgIron: 2.3mg
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