Chicken Sweet Potato Bowl: Your Easy High-Protein Meal!
If you’re seeking a comforting and nutritious meal, the Chicken Sweet Potato Bowl is your answer! This delightful dish combines juicy chicken, tender roasted sweet potatoes, and a creamy yogurt sauce for a high-protein meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or casual family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 3 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup brown rice (uncooked)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp tahini or lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1–2 tbsp water (to thin sauce)
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Toss diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper. Roast for about 25 minutes until crispy.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add cubed chicken along with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until golden brown.
- While chicken cooks, prepare the creamy sauce by mixing Greek yogurt, tahini (or lemon juice), minced garlic, and water until smooth.
- Cook brown rice according to package instructions.
- Assemble your bowl: start with brown rice at the base, add roasted sweet potatoes and cooked chicken cubes, then drizzle with creamy sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 500g)
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 80mg