Description

These Healthy Chicken and Sweet Potato Rice Bowls are a vibrant and comforting dish featuring tender chicken, caramelized sweet potatoes, and fluffy rice, all drizzled with a zesty tahini sauce. Perfect for a nourishing meal and ideal for meal prep.

Ingredients

Scale

1.5 lbs Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 large Sweet potatoes
1 small Red onio
2–3 cups Fresh spinach or kale
4 cups Cooked brown rice
3 tbsp Olive oil
1 tsp Smoked paprika
1 tsp Garlic powder
1/2 tsp Dried oregano
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
1/4 cup Tahini
2 tbsp Lemon juice
1 tbsp Maple syrup or honey
1 Garlic clove, minced
2–4 tbsp Water
Pinch Salt
Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (optional)
Toasted sesame seeds (optional)
Avocado, sliced or diced (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper
In a large bowl, toss the cubed sweet potatoes and sliced red onion with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, ½ teaspoon of smoked paprika, ¼ teaspoon of garlic powder, ½ teaspoon of dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Spread them in a single layer on one prepared baking sheet
In another bowl, toss the cubed chicken with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, ½ teaspoon of smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon of garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon of dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Spread the chicken in a single layer on the second prepared baking sheet
Place both baking sheets in the oven. Roast the sweet potatoes and red onion for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway. Roast the chicken for 15-20 minutes, until fully cooked
While the chicken and vegetables roast, prepare your brown rice according to package directions
In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt. Gradually add water until the sauce reaches a smooth, pourable consistency
In a skillet, heat the remaining olive oil over medium heat and wilt the fresh spinach or kale for 2-3 minutes, seasoning with a pinch of salt
Assemble your bowls with brown rice, roasted sweet potatoes, red onion, chicken, and wilted greens. Drizzle with tahini sauce and garnish with optional ingredients

Notes

Allow all components to cool completely before storing.

For meal prep, store chicken, sweet potatoes, rice, and sauce separately.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Category: Dinner
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 480 kcal
Sugar: 10 g
Sodium: 350 mg
Fat: 18 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 45 g
Fiber: 8 g
Protein: 35 g
Cholesterol: 85 mg