Chicken Sweet Potato Bowl: Your Easy High-Protein Meal!
A super easy high-protein meal that hits every craving!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 3 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting and Searing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup brown rice (uncooked)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp tahini or lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1–2 tbsp water (to thin sauce)
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Roast the Sweet Potatoes: Toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper. Roast at 400°F for 25 minutes until crispy.
- Cook the Chicken Right: Sear chicken cubes in a skillet with olive oil, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper until golden and juicy.
- Make the Creamy Sauce: Mix Greek yogurt, tahini (or lemon juice), garlic, and water until smooth.
- Cook the Rice: Prepare brown rice according to package instructions.
- Build Your Bowl: Layer rice, roasted sweet potatoes, and juicy chicken. Drizzle the yogurt sauce on top and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
Notes
- This recipe serves 3 people.
- Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 70mg