Description
A delicious and nutritious meal featuring roasted sweet potatoes, juicy chicken, and fresh vegetables, drizzled with a creamy spiced sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 0 tsp paprika
- 0 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 0 tsp garlic powder
- 0 tsp onion powder
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 0 cup Greek yogurt (plain, or mayonnaise)
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp sriracha (or to taste)
- 0 tsp cumin
- 0 tsp paprika
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt (to taste)
- 1 cup steamed or sautéed green vegetables (e.g., spinach, broccoli, chopped cucumber)
- Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Toss sweet potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Roast at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 mins, flipping halfway.
- Season chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5-7 mins until golden.
- Whisk Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise), lime juice, sriracha, cumin, paprika, and optional cayenne. Season with salt until smooth.
- Cook rice and steam/sauté green vegetables if using.
- Divide rice among bowls. Top with roasted sweet potatoes, chicken, and green vegetables.
- Drizzle with creamy spiced sauce. Garnish with cilantro or parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
- This dish is easily customizable with your choice of vegetables.
- For a spicier kick, adjust the amount of sriracha and cayenne pepper.
- You can use quinoa or cauliflower rice instead of traditional rice for a lower-carb option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting, Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg