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Chicken Sweet Potato Rice Bowl

Delicious Chicken Sweet Potato Rice Bowl Recipe


  • Author: Emily Parker
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Description

A flavorful and nutritious bowl featuring roasted chicken, sweet potatoes, massaged kale, and a spicy chipotle sauce served over rice.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 3 tbsp avocado oil, divided
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 4 cups fresh kale leaves, chopped, stems removed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 pinch salt for kale
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 3 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 1/2 tbsp chipotle sauce or 1 tsp finely chopped chipotle in adobo
  • 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp honey or agave syrup
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt for sauce
  • 3 cups cooked brown rice or white rice
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 medium avocados, sliced or diced
  • Green onions, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Toss chicken and sweet potatoes with avocado oil and seasoning blend.
  3. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.
  4. Massage kale with olive oil, lemon juice, and salt.
  5. Mix yogurt, mayonnaise, chipotle sauce, lemon juice, honey, and salt to make the sauce.
  6. Assemble bowls with rice, roasted chicken, sweet potatoes, kale, avocado, feta, and green onions.
  7. Drizzle with chipotle sauce before serving.

Notes

  • Use leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken to save time.
  • Adjust spice level by reducing or increasing cayenne pepper.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 550
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 48g
  • Fiber: 9g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg

Keywords: chicken sweet potato rice bowl, healthy bowl recipe, easy dinner