Chicken and Sweet Potato Bowls
These nutritious Chicken and Sweet Potato Bowls feature pan-seared spiced chicken, crispy roasted sweet potatoes, and fluffy rice, all topped with a zesty creamy garlic yogurt sauce.
Pin Share Print Servings: 4 g
Calories: 420kcal
Cost: $12
Equipment
- 1 Baking Sheet (Large)
- 1 Skillet (Large)
- 1 Whisk (Small)
- 1 Chef's knife (For chopping)
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breasts - Cubed
- 2 large sweet potatoes - Peeled and cubed
- 3 cups cooked jasmine rice - White or brown
- 2 tablespoon olive oil - Divided
- ½ cup Greek yogurt - Plain
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise - For creaminess
- 1 clove garlic - Grated
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice - Fresh
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika - Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder - Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley - Chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Roast potatoes for 20–25 minutes until tender and crispy.
- Season chicken cubes and sear in a skillet for 6–8 minutes until cooked through.
- Whisk yogurt, mayo, garlic, lemon, and herbs with a little water to make the sauce.
- Assemble bowls with rice, potatoes, chicken, and drizzle with white sauce.
Notes
Cut the sweet potatoes into small, even cubes so they roast quickly and get crispy edges. Don't crowd the chicken in the pan to ensure a good sear.
Nutrition
Serving: 320g | Calories: 420kcal (21%) | Carbohydrates: 45g (15%) | Protein: 35g (70%) | Fat: 12g (18%) | Saturated Fat: 2g (13%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 80mg (27%) | Sodium: 380mg (17%) | Potassium: 750mg (21%) | Fiber: 5g (21%) | Sugar: 6g (7%) | Vitamin A: 14000IU (280%) | Vitamin C: 15mg (18%) | Calcium: 80mg (8%) | Iron: 2mg (11%)