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Chicken & Sweet Potato Rice Bowl

Comforting Chicken & Sweet Potato Rice Bowl for Cozy Nights

Enjoy a heartwarming Chicken & Sweet Potato Rice Bowl, a nutritious dish perfect for cozy nights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Bowl
  • 1 lb Chicken Breast Can substitute with turkey or tofu.
  • 2 medium Sweet Potatoes Can substitute with butternut squash.
  • 1 cup Brown Rice Quinoa works as a gluten-free alternative.
For Roasting & Flavoring
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Avocado oil is an alternative.
  • 1 tbsp Paprika Smoked paprika can be used.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Creamy Drizzle
  • 1/4 cup Tahini Nut butters can substitute if unavailable.
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice Fresh lime juice works well too.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • whisk

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) for roasting sweet potatoes.
  2. Wash, peel, and dice the sweet potatoes into bite-sized cubes. Toss with olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper, then roast for about 20 minutes.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add a splash of olive oil. Cook the diced chicken breast for 6-8 minutes until no longer pink. Let it rest.
  4. Whisk tahini, lemon juice, and water in a bowl until smooth. Adjust consistency by adding more water if needed.
  5. Assemble the bowl: Start with brown rice, top with chicken and roasted sweet potatoes, and drizzle with tahini sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 18000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge. For longer storage, freeze in portioned containers for up to 2 months.

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