Healthy Chicken & Sweet Potato Rice Bowl Recipe
This Healthy Chicken & Sweet Potato Rice Bowl is a balanced and delicious meal featuring tender, seasoned chicken breast, roasted sweet potatoes, and wholesome brown rice, all brought together with a creamy tahini-lemon drizzle. Perfect for a nutritious lunch or dinner, this bowl combines complex carbohydrates, lean protein, and healthy fats for a satisfying and flavorful dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Healthy Bowl
- Method: Roasting and Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced and seasoned with salt and pepper
Vegetables and Grains
- 2 cups sweet potatoes, diced
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
Seasonings and Oils
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Sauce
- 2 tbsp tahini (for drizzle)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (for drizzle)
- 1 tbsp water (for drizzle)
Instructions
- Roast Sweet Potatoes: Toss the diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper to evenly coat them. Spread them on a baking sheet and roast in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized.
- Cook Chicken: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the seasoned diced chicken breast until it is browned on all sides and cooked through, ensuring the internal temperature reaches 165°F for safety. Set aside.
- Prepare Tahini Drizzle: In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, and water until smooth and creamy, adjusting the consistency if needed for easy drizzling.
- Assemble Bowls: In serving bowls, layer the cooked brown rice followed by the cooked chicken and roasted sweet potatoes.
- Serve with Tahini Sauce: Drizzle the tahini lemon sauce generously over the top of the assembled bowl before serving to add a tangy and nutty flavor.
Notes
- You can add some fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro for extra freshness.
- For a spicier touch, sprinkle some chili flakes over the chicken before cooking.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Brown rice can be substituted with quinoa or white rice if preferred.
- Make sure not to overcook the sweet potatoes to maintain some firmness and avoid mushiness.
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