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Chicken & Sweet Potato Rice Bowl

Delicious Chicken & Sweet Potato Rice Bowl Ready in 40 Minutes

Enjoy a nutritious Chicken & Sweet Potato Rice Bowl, packed with flavors and ready in just 40 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb Chicken Breast Substitutable with tofu or chickpeas.
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Can swap with another cooking oil.
For the Sweet Potatoes
  • 2 cups Sweet Potatoes Can use carrots or butternut squash.
  • 1 tbsp Paprika Cayenne pepper can be used for more spice.
For the Rice Base
  • 1 cup Brown Rice Ensure it's certified gluten-free if necessary.
For the Sauce
  • 3 tbsp Tahini Can be replaced with almond butter or yogurt.
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice Fresh lime juice works well as an alternative.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Directions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Dice the sweet potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Toss them with olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread them out on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  3. While the sweet potatoes are roasting, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken breast pieces and sauté for 6-8 minutes, until cooked through.
  4. In a small bowl, combine tahini, lemon juice, and a splash of water; whisk until smooth.
  5. Layer cooked brown rice into serving bowls, then add roasted sweet potatoes and sliced chicken. Drizzle with the tahini sauce and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 18000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to mix and match with additional vegetables or grains to create your perfect Chicken & Sweet Potato Rice Bowl.

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