Chicken Sweet Potato Bowl: Your Easy High-Protein Meal!
Chicken Sweet Potato Bowl: Your Easy High-Protein Meal is a delightful and nutritious dish that brings together tender chicken, crispy sweet potatoes, and wholesome brown rice, topped with a creamy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this bowl provides a satisfying and flavorful experience while packing a protein punch of 38g per serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cubed)
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 1 cup brown rice (uncooked)
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- Olive oil
- Garlic powder
- Paprika
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper; roast for 25 minutes until crispy.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, sear cubed chicken with olive oil and garlic powder until golden and cooked through.
- Prepare brown rice according to package instructions.
- For the creamy sauce, mix Greek yogurt with tahini (or lemon juice), minced garlic, and water; stir until smooth.
- Assemble the bowl by layering rice, roasted sweet potatoes, chicken, and drizzling the creamy sauce on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (450g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 80mg