Healthy Chicken & Sweet Potato Rice Bowl
This Healthy Chicken & Sweet Potato Rice Bowl is a nourishing, flavor-packed meal perfect for lunch or dinner!
Equipment
- oven
- skillet
- baking sheet
Ingredients
Protein
- 2 pieces Chicken breast or thighs Use boneless, skinless for best results.
Vegetables
- 2 cups Sweet potatoes Diced.
- 1 cup Spinach or other vegetables Use what you like.
Base
- 2 cups Rice Can use brown or white.
Oil & Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil For roasting and cooking.
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 slice Lemon For squeezing.
Optional Toppings
- 1 avocado Avocado slices optional
- 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt For drizzle, optional.
- 2 tablespoons Chopped parsley For garnish, optional.
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- 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
Store components separately for up to 4 days. Reheat the chicken and sweet potatoes before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowlCalories: 460kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 38gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 410mgPotassium: 880mgFiber: 6gSugar: 9gCalcium: 60mgIron: 2.3mg
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