Description
This Healthy Chicken & Sweet Potato Rice Bowl is a nutrient-dense powerhouse that’s incredibly easy to make. It’s built on a foundation of fluffy brown rice, topped with lean seasoned chicken and sweet, caramelized roasted potatoes. Finished with a creamy, dreamy tahini-lemon drizzle, this sweet potato rice bowl is the perfect one-bowl meal for a busy weeknight or your new go-to for meal prep.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken & Sweet Potato Bowl:
- 1 lb Boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced
- 2 cups Sweet potatoes, diced
- 2 cups Cooked brown rice, warm
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- To taste Salt and black pepper
For the Creamy Tahini Drizzle:
- 2 tablespoons Tahini
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Water (or more, to thin)
Instructions
- Roast the Sweet Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). In a medium bowl, toss the diced sweet potatoes with the olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Spread them on a large, parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast for about 20 minutes, or until they are tender and have lovely, golden-brown edges.
- Cook the Chicken: While the sweet potatoes are in the oven, pat the diced chicken breast dry and season it with salt and pepper. Heat a splash of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F). Set aside.
- Whisk the Tahini Drizzle: In a small bowl, add the tahini, fresh lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon of water. Whisk them together. Add more water, 1 teaspoon at a time, until it smooths out into a creamy, pourable sauce.
- Assemble Your Bowl: Add a generous scoop of warm brown rice to each bowl. Top the rice with a portion of the roasted sweet potatoes and the cooked chicken. Drizzle the tahini sauce all over the top.
Notes
- Sweet Potato Tip: Don’t crowd the pan! A single layer ensures the potatoes roast and get caramelized. If they’re too close together, they will steam and become mushy.
- Tahini Tip: Tahini will often seize up and get very thick when you first add liquid. Don’t panic! Just keep whisking, and add more water, 1 teaspoon at a time, until it smooths out into a creamy, pourable sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Dinner, Bowl
- Method: Roasting, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American, Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
