Description
This Healthy Chicken & Sweet Potato Rice Bowl is a nutritious and satisfying meal that combines savory chicken, sweet potatoes, and fluffy rice, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
1 cup uncooked basmati rice
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs total)
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumi
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish, optional)
2 tablespoons lime juice (for serving, optional)
1 cup cooked black beans, rinsed and drained (for serving, optional)
1 avocado, sliced (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- Rinse basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then combine with 2 cups of water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes. Remove from heat and let it stand for 5 minutes
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss diced sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Spread sweet potatoes on one half of the baking sheet
- Pat chicken dry and toss with remaining tablespoon of olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon cumin, and salt and pepper. Place on the other half of the baking sheet
- Roast the chicken and sweet potatoes for 20-25 minutes, flipping the chicken halfway through, until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C)
- Fluff cooked rice. Divide rice among four bowls and top with sliced chicken and roasted sweet potatoes
- Garnish with cilantro, avocado, and lime juice. Serve immediately
Notes
Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure ingredients roast and caramelize properly.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg