Description
Homemade chicken and sweet potato bowls deliver a nutritious Mexican-inspired dinner packed with flavor. Hearty ingredients blend perfectly for a satisfying meal that nourishes and delights you.
Ingredients
- 0.5 lb (226 g) chicken breast, diced
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced
- 1 cup fresh spinach or mixed greens
- 1 ripe avocado, pitted and peeled
- 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.25 cup cucumber, diced
- 0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 0.5 tsp paprika
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp cumin
- 0.25 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Water (to thin dressing, as needed)
Instructions
- Preparation: Ignite the oven to 400°F (200°C) and ready a baking sheet for sweet potato transformation.
- Sweet Potato Roasting: Toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and smoky paprika, spreading them in a single layer on the baking sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes, flipping midway to achieve golden-brown caramelization.
- Chicken Sautéing: Meanwhile, heat a skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, cumin, and chili powder. Cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until perfectly bronzed and cooked through.
- Avocado Dressing Creation: Blend ripe avocado, Greek yogurt, lime juice, salt, and pepper until silky smooth, adjusting consistency with water if needed.
- Bowl Assembly: Layer fresh spinach or mixed greens as a base, then artfully arrange roasted sweet potato cubes, sizzling chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- Finishing Touch: Generously drizzle the luscious avocado dressing over the bowl and serve immediately to capture peak flavor and texture.
Notes
Optimize Sweet Potato Roasting: Ensure sweet potatoes are cut into uniform cubes for even caramelization and consistent cooking, preventing undercooked or burnt edges.
Elevate Chicken Seasoning: Create a flavor-packed spice blend by mixing spices thoroughly before coating chicken, allowing each piece to absorb maximum taste and develop a rich, golden crust.
Perfect Avocado Dressing Technique: Use ripe, room-temperature avocados for smoother blending and adjust liquid gradually to achieve ideal creamy consistency without becoming too thin.
Dietary Flexibility Options: Swap Greek yogurt with dairy-free alternatives like coconut yogurt for vegan version, or use cauliflower rice instead of greens for low-carb adaptation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg