Description
A wholesome and easy chicken and sweet potato rice bowl that brings warmth and comfort to your dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced and seasoned with salt and pepper
- 2 cups sweet potatoes, diced
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss the diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the sweet potatoes on the baking sheet in a single layer. Roast for 20 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized.
- While the sweet potatoes are roasting, heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken.
- Cook the chicken for about 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it is browned and cooked through.
- In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, and water until smooth.
- Once everything is cooked, it’s time to assemble. In bowls, layer the cooked brown rice, cooked chicken, and roasted sweet potatoes.
- Drizzle the tahini sauce over the top just before serving.
Notes
To serve family-style, place all components in separate bowls for customization. Add slices of avocado or greens for freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg