Description
Healthy Chicken and Sweet Potato Rice Bowl is a delicious, nutrient-dense meal that’s easy to prepare and sure to satisfy your taste buds. This vibrant dish combines juicy chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, and fluffy brown rice, all drizzled with a creamy tahini sauce for a perfectly balanced and flavorful experience.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 1 pound sweet potatoes
- 1 cup brown rice
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoon tahini
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Toss the diced sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of paprika, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Spread them in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes, or until tender and golden brown.
2. While the sweet potatoes are roasting, cook the diced chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat with a splash of olive oil. Sauté the chicken for 6-8 minutes, or until it’s browned and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoon of tahini, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon of water until you achieve a smooth, pourable consistency. Adjust the amount of water as needed to reach your desired thickness.
4. To assemble the bowls, start with a bed of cooked brown rice. Top with the roasted sweet potatoes and cooked chicken. Drizzle the tahini sauce over the top and enjoy!
Notes
This recipe is versatile; you can substitute chicken with tofu or shrimp, swap sweet potatoes for other roasted vegetables, or use different grains like quinoa or cauliflower rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 18 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 7 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams