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Chicken Sweet Potato Rice Bowl

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
A flavorful and nutritious bowl combining roasted sweet potatoes, seasoned chicken, rice, black beans, and fresh toppings, drizzled with a creamy sauce.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch pieces)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (for chicken)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika (smoked recommended)
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp salt (for chicken)
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper (for chicken)

Sweet Potatoes

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes (peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (for sweet potatoes)
  • 1/2 tsp salt (for sweet potatoes)
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper (for sweet potatoes)
  • 1/2 tsp paprika (for sweet potatoes)

Rice

  • 1 cup long-grain white rice (jasmine recommended)
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 tsp salt (for rice)

Sauce

  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise (avocado oil preferred)
  • 2 tbsp Greek yogurt (plain, full-fat)
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp sriracha (optional) (adjust to taste)
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)

Toppings

  • 1 cup black beans (rinsed and drained)
  • 1 avocado avocado (sliced)
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)

Extras

  • Lime wedges lime wedges (for serving)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and paprika; roast for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway.
  • Cook rice in boiling water with salt for 15-20 minutes until water is absorbed. Let stand, then fluff.
  • Toss chicken with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook in a skillet over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  • Mix mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, honey, sriracha, and minced garlic to make sauce.
  • Assemble bowls with rice, chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, avocado, cilantro, and drizzle with sauce. Serve with lime wedges.

Notes

Feel free to customize spice levels and toppings to your preference.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: fusion
Keyword: Chicken, rice, Sweet Potato