Healthy Chicken and Sweet Potato Rice Bowl
This bowl features juicy seasoned chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, and fluffy rice, topped with fresh vegetables and a light herb dressing.It’s high in protein, fiber, and flavor, perfect for a wholesome lunch, dinner, or meal prep.
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 25–30 minutes
Total: 35–40 minutes
Serves: 2–3
Ingredients
For the Chicken
2 chicken breasts, diced or sliced
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp cumin
Salt & pepper
For the Sweet Potatoes
1 medium sweet potato, diced
1 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp smoked paprika
Salt & pepper
For the Rice
1 cup brown rice or long-grain rice
2 cups water or low-sodium chicken broth
Pinch of salt
For the Bowl
½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup cucumber, diced
¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
2 tbsp fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
Optional: ¼ avocado, sliced
Lemon Herb Dressing
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
½ tsp honey or maple syrup
½ tsp Dijon mustard
Salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Cook the Rice
Rinse rice.
Combine with water/broth and salt in a pot.
Bring to boil → reduce heat → cover → simmer 15–20 minutes until cooked.
Fluff with a fork.
2. Roast the Sweet Potatoes
Toss diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
Roast at 220°C (425°F) for 20–25 minutes, until tender and golden.
3. Cook the Chicken
Season chicken with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook 5–6 minutes per side, until fully cooked.
4. Make the Dressing
Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon, salt, and pepper.
5. Assemble the Bowls
Base: cooked rice.
Top with roasted sweet potatoes and chicken.
Add cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, avocado (if using).
Drizzle with lemon herb dressing and sprinkle fresh parsley.
Tips & Variations
Add roasted zucchini, bell peppers, or spinach for extra veggies.
Swap chicken for turkey, salmon, or tofu.
Meal prep friendly: store rice, chicken, and sweet potatoes separately; add dressing before serving.
Spice it up with smoked paprika, cumin, or chili flakes.
Nutritional Information
Calories: ~420 kcal
Protein: 32g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fat: 14g
Fiber: 7g