Blackened Chicken & Sweet Potato Bowls
Blackened Chicken & Sweet Potato Bowls are a delicious and nutritious meal that brings together tender, spicy chicken and sweet, roasted sweet potatoes. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights as it can be prepared in about 30 minutes. With its bold flavors and customizable ingredients, you can satisfy your cravings while enjoying a balanced diet. Whether for lunch or dinner, these bowls are sure to energize your day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 lb)
- 2 tablespoons blackening seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Peel and cube sweet potatoes, toss with olive oil and salt, then spread on a baking sheet.
- Roast sweet potatoes for 20-25 minutes until fork-tender.
- Pat chicken dry and rub with blackening seasoning on both sides.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil, then cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until charred and cooked through (internal temp of 165°F/75°C).
- Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Assemble bowls by layering roasted sweet potatoes and sliced chicken. Add toppings as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg