Healthy Chicken & Sweet Potato Rice Bowl Recipe
A nutritious and flavorful Healthy Chicken & Sweet Potato Rice Bowl featuring tender chicken breast, roasted sweet potatoes, and hearty brown rice, topped with a creamy tahini and lemon drizzle. Perfect for a balanced, wholesome meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Healthy American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced and seasoned with salt and pepper
Vegetables
- 2 cups sweet potatoes, diced
Grains
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
Oils and Spices
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Sauce
- 2 tbsp tahini (for drizzle)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (for drizzle)
- 1 tbsp water (for drizzle)
Instructions
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Toss diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Spread them on a baking sheet and roast in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized.
- Cook Chicken: While the sweet potatoes roast, heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the seasoned diced chicken breast until browned and fully cooked through, about 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Make Tahini Drizzle: In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, and water until smooth and creamy. Adjust consistency with water if needed.
- Assemble Bowls: In serving bowls, layer cooked brown rice, cooked chicken, and roasted sweet potatoes evenly.
- Serve: Drizzle the tahini sauce over the assembled bowls just before serving for added flavor and creaminess.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken breast with tofu or chickpeas to make it vegetarian or vegan.
- For extra flavor, add fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro on top before serving.
- Brown rice can be replaced with quinoa or cauliflower rice for a variation.
- Adjust seasoning according to your taste preference.
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