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Grilled Chicken & Sweet Potato Bowl

Grilled Chicken & Sweet Potato Bowl: A Flavor-Packed Meal!

A delicious Grilled Chicken & Sweet Potato Bowl offering comfort and nourishment, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Breasts skinless
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or fresh garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
For the Sweet Potatoes
  • 4 cups Sweet Potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
For the Bowls Assembly
  • 2 cups Greens spinach or kale
  • 2 cups Grains quinoa or brown rice
  • 1 cup Toppings avocado and nuts
For the Optional Tahini Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Tahini or Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 2 tablespoons Water adjust for consistency
  • 1 teaspoon Seasoning salt, pepper, and cayenne

Equipment

  • bowl
  • Oven
  • grill
  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Marinate the Chicken
  1. Whisk together olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts, coat evenly, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Prepare and Roast the Sweet Potatoes
  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Peel and cube sweet potatoes, toss with olive oil, cinnamon, and salt, spread on baking sheet, and roast for 25-30 minutes.
Grill the Chicken
  1. Preheat grill over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade, grill for 6-8 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Let rest before slicing.
Prepare Optional Tahini Dressing
  1. Whisk tahini, lemon juice, water, and salt and pepper until smooth. Adjust consistency with more water if necessary.
Assemble the Bowls
  1. In a serving bowl, layer cooked greens, grains, sliced grilled chicken, and roasted sweet potatoes. Drizzle with tahini dressing and add toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 10gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 12000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Marinating chicken enhances flavor. Aim for uniform sizes when cubing sweet potatoes for even roasting. Keep dressing separate until serving for freshness.

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