Description
This Delicious Grilled Chicken & Sweet Potato Bowl combines juicy grilled chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, and fresh toppings for a satisfying meal you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Chicken breasts: 2 boneless
skinless
Sweet potatoes: 2 large
peeled and cubed
Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
Paprika: 1 teaspoon
Garlic powder: 1 teaspoon
Salt: to taste
Pepper: to taste
Quinoa: 1 cup
Water or chicken broth: 2 cups
Avocado: 1
sliced
Cherry tomatoes: 1 cup
halved
Fresh cilantro: ¼ cup
chopped
Lime wedges: for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, toss the sweet potato cubes with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the seasoned sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and roast in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for 25 minutes or until tender.
- While the sweet potatoes are roasting, grill the chicken breasts for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and juices run clear.
- In a saucepan, cook quinoa in water or chicken broth according to package instructions.
- Once cooked, fluff the quinoa and set it aside.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Assemble the bowl by starting with quinoa, then adding sweet potatoes, grilled chicken, avocado slices, cherry tomatoes, and cilantro.
- Serve with lime wedges for a zesty finish.
Notes
This bowl is versatile; feel free to substitute or add your favorite toppings. Always use low-sodium broth for a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Grilled Chicken, Sweet Potato Bowl, Healthy Recipe, Quinoa Bowl, American Cuisine