Wholesome Chicken Sweet Potato Rice Bowl (Printable)
Juicy spiced chicken with roasted sweet potatoes, fluffy rice, and fresh toppings for a satisfying gluten-free meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Proteins
01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.1 lbs)
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
04 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
05 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
06 - 1/2 tsp salt
07 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Vegetables
08 - 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced (about 1.1 lbs)
09 - 1 tbsp olive oil
10 - 1/2 tsp salt
11 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
12 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
13 - 1 cup baby spinach, washed
→ Grains
14 - 1 cup uncooked brown rice or white rice, rinsed
15 - 2 cups water
16 - 1/2 tsp salt
→ Toppings & Dressings
17 - 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
18 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
19 - 2 tbsp sliced green onions
20 - 1 small avocado, sliced
21 - 1 lime, cut into wedges
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss diced sweet potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Spread on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - In the same bowl, coat chicken breasts with 1 tbsp olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Place on the baking sheet alongside sweet potatoes.
04 - Roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping sweet potatoes halfway, until potatoes are tender and chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F).
05 - Meanwhile, combine rice, water, and 1/2 tsp salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until tender. Fluff with a fork.
06 - Once cooked, slice chicken breasts into strips.
07 - Divide rice between four bowls. Top each with roasted sweet potatoes, sliced chicken, cherry tomatoes, spinach, avocado, and a dollop of Greek yogurt.
08 - Garnish with cilantro, green onions, and a wedge of lime. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Everything roasts on one sheet pan while the rice simmers away, meaning almost zero cleanup
- The smoky spiced chicken pairs perfectly with creamy yogurt and bright lime hits
02 -
- If your chicken breasts are thick, pound them to even thickness or they will dry out before the center is cooked through
- The sweet potatoes need space on the baking sheet, so use two pans if yours is crowded
03 -
- Warm your spices in a dry pan for 30 seconds before rubbing them on the chicken to wake up their essential oils
- Let the chicken rest for at least 5 minutes after roasting for the juiciest slices