Description
A delightful and nourishing meal perfect for busy weeknights, featuring chicken, sweet potatoes, and vibrant veggies.
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- Sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into uniform 1-inch cubes
- Olive oil or avocado oil, for roasting
- Smoked paprika
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Dried oregano
- Dried thyme
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Cayenne pepper (optional)
- Broccoli florets
- Bell peppers
- Red onion (for roasting)
- Fresh spinach or kale (added after cooking)
- Fresh lime juice (optional)
- Balsamic glaze (optional)
- Lemon-tahini dressing (optional)
- Maple-dijon vinaigrette (optional)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
- Cilantro (for garnish)
- Toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Chopped nuts (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cut the sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes, then toss them with olive oil and half of the seasoning blend. Spread them evenly on one baking sheet.
- Cut the chicken into 1-inch pieces, coat them with olive oil and the remaining seasoning. Place the chicken on the second baking sheet.
- Roast the sweet potatoes for 15 minutes, then add the chicken and any optional vegetables you’d like to include. Continue roasting for an additional 15-20 minutes until everything is cooked through and tender.
- Once roasted, divide the sweet potatoes and chicken into bowls and top with fresh spinach or kale.
- Drizzle your dressing of choice on top and garnish with herbs, sesame seeds, or nuts. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
These bowls are versatile; customize with your favorite veggies and dressings. Leftovers keep well in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: healthy, chicken, sweet potato, meal prep, nutritious