Wholesome Chicken Sweet Potato Bowl (Printable)
Juicy spiced chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, and fluffy rice topped with fresh vegetables and creamy yogurt for a complete meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Proteins
01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.1 pounds)
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Vegetables
08 - 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced (about 1.1 pounds)
09 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
10 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
12 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
13 - 1 cup baby spinach, washed
→ Grains
14 - 1 cup uncooked brown or white rice, rinsed
15 - 2 cups water
16 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Toppings & Dressings
17 - 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
18 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
19 - 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
20 - 1 small avocado, sliced
21 - 1 lime, cut into wedges
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss diced sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Spread on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - In the same bowl, coat chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Place on the baking sheet alongside sweet potatoes.
04 - Roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping sweet potatoes halfway, until potatoes are tender and chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F).
05 - Combine rice, water, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until tender. Fluff with a fork.
06 - Once cooked, slice chicken breasts into strips.
07 - Divide rice between four bowls. Top each with roasted sweet potatoes, sliced chicken, cherry tomatoes, spinach, avocado, and a dollop of Greek yogurt.
08 - Garnish with cilantro, green onions, and a wedge of lime. Serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Everything roasts on one pan while rice simmers away, making cleanup almost nonexistent
- The combination of warm spices, creamy yogurt, and fresh lime hits every craving corner
02 -
- I once skipped letting the chicken rest before slicing and all the juices ran out onto the cutting board instead of staying in the meat
- The lime wedge is not optional, that squeeze of acid transforms the entire bowl from good to incredible
03 -
- Marinate the chicken in the spices for 30 minutes before cooking if you have time
- Always check your sweet potato pieces are roughly the same size for even cooking