Description

A wholesome and flavorful Chicken & Sweet Potato Rice Bowl featuring tender seasoned chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, and hearty brown rice, all brought together with a creamy tahini lemon drizzle. Perfect for a nutritious lunch or dinner that’s easy to prepare and full of balanced flavors.

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken

1 lb chicken breast, diced and seasoned with salt and pepper

Vegetables

2 cups sweet potatoes, diced

Grains

2 cups cooked brown rice

Seasonings & Sauce

1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tbsp tahini
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp water

Instructions

Roast Sweet Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper until well coated. Spread them evenly on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized.
Cook Chicken: While the sweet potatoes roast, heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned diced chicken breast and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes.
Prepare Tahini Drizzle: In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, and water until you get a smooth and creamy sauce. Adjust the thickness by adding more water if needed.
Assemble Bowls: Divide the cooked brown rice evenly into serving bowls. Layer the cooked chicken and roasted sweet potatoes on top. Drizzle generously with the tahini lemon sauce before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken with additional spices like garlic powder or cumin.
You can swap brown rice for quinoa or cauliflower rice for a different grain option.
Roasting the sweet potatoes until slightly crispy enhances their texture.
This recipe is suitable for a gluten-free diet if using certified gluten-free ingredients.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated before serving.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Roasting and Pan-frying
Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1/4 recipe)
Calories: 420 kcal
Sugar: 6 g
Sodium: 270 mg
Fat: 12 g
Saturated Fat: 1.8 g
Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 45 g
Fiber: 7 g
Protein: 30 g
Cholesterol: 65 mg

Keywords: Chicken bowl, Sweet potato rice bowl, Healthy dinner, Tahini sauce, Brown rice recipe, Easy meal prep