Wholesome Chicken Sweet Potato Rice Bowl (Printer-friendly)

Juicy spiced chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, and fluffy rice topped with fresh veggies, creamy yogurt, and zesty lime 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 (or according to package instructions) until tender. Fluff with a fork.
06 - Once cooked, slice chicken breasts into strips.
07 - To assemble, 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 -
  • The roasted sweet potatoes get caramelized edges that taste like candy but feel like a proper meal
  • Everything cooks on one baking sheet while the rice simmers away, meaning minimal cleanup maximum satisfaction
  • You can prep the components on Sunday and eat like royalty all week with zero effort
02 -
  • Overcrowding the baking sheet is the fastest way to steam everything instead of roasting it, so use two sheets if needed
  • Let the chicken rest for five minutes before slicing, otherwise all those juices end up on your cutting board instead of in your bowl
  • The rice keeps perfectly in the fridge for four days, but the avocado needs to be added fresh or it turns brown and sad
03 -
  • Double the spice rub and keep the extra in a jar for next time, then this recipe comes together in about three minutes
  • Use paper towels to pat the chicken dry before seasoning, otherwise the spices slide right off and you end up with bland meat

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