Hearty Chicken & Sweet Potato Rice Bowl for Cozy Nights

This Chicken & Sweet Potato Rice Bowl combines tender chicken, sweet roasted sweet potatoes, and nutty brown rice for a comforting weeknight dinner.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings: 4 bowls

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

2 pieces Chicken Breast juicy and properly seasoned

For the Sweet Potatoes

2 cups Sweet Potatoes diced
2 tablespoons Olive Oil for roasting
1 teaspoon Paprika for flavor
to taste Salt essential seasoning
to taste Pepper essential seasoning

For the Grain Base

1 cup Brown Rice or quinoa for substitution

For the Tahini Drizzle

1/4 cup Tahini for creaminess
2 tablespoons Lemon Juice for brightness
Water to adjust thickness

Equipment

Oven
Skillet
Mixing Bowl
Baking Sheet
Parchment paper

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Toss diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread on the baking sheet and roast for about 20 minutes.
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil, and sauté the seasoned chicken for 6-8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, and water in a small bowl until smooth. Adjust to desired consistency.
Assemble the bowl by layering cooked brown rice, sautéed chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, and drizzling with tahini sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 7gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 12000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to swap veggies or grains as per preference. Perfect for meal prep!

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