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Chicken & Sweet Potato Rice Bowl

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This Chicken & Sweet Potato Rice Bowl combines roasted sweet potatoes, juicy chicken, and tahini sauce for a nutritious and vibrant meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Breast Cook until internal temperature reach 165°F (75°C).
For the Sweet Potatoes
  • 2 pounds Sweet Potatoes Can substitute with butternut squash.
For Roasting
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Avocado oil can be used as alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Consider using smoked paprika.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Tahini Yogurt can serve as a substitute.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice Lime juice can be used as an alternative.
For the Base
  • 2 cups Brown Rice Can be swapped with quinoa or cauliflower rice.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Baking Sheet
  • small bowl
  • Large Bowl
  • Meat Thermometer

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, toss diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Spread them on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. Roast for about 20 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and golden.
  4. While the sweet potatoes roast, heat a skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil. Season chicken breast with salt and pepper, then sauté for 6–8 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk tahini with fresh lemon juice and a splash of water until smooth. Adjust consistency with water as needed.
  6. Assemble the bowl with a base of brown rice, followed by roasted sweet potatoes and sliced chicken, drizzled with tahini sauce.
  7. Garnish as desired, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 35gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish is versatile and can be customized by adding more vegetables or swapping the base grain according to preferences.

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