Easy & Healthy Chicken Sweet Potato Bowl
The best chicken breast, naturally sweet roasted sweet potatoes, and crisp vegetables with a light dressing or yogurt sauce. The flavors are slightly savory, a little sweet, and very satisfying while staying healthy and easy to prepare.
Time Required
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: ~35 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls
Ingredients
For the Chicken
2 boneless chicken breasts
1 tbsp olive oiL
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp ground cumin
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
For the Sweet Potatoes
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
1 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp paprika
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
Bowl Toppings
1 cup fresh spinach or lettuce
½ avocado, sliced
½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
¼ cup red onion, sliced
1 tbsp pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds (optional)
Simple Yogurt Dressing
¼ cup Greek yogurt
1 tsp lemon juice
½ tsp honey
pinch salt and pepper
Instructions
1. Roast the Sweet Potatoes
Preheat oven to 200°C / 400°F.
In a bowl mix:
diced sweet potatoes
olive oil
paprika
salt and pepper
Spread on a baking tray and roast for 20–25 minutes until tender and slightly crispy.
2. Cook the Chicken
Season chicken breasts with:
paprika
garlic powder
cumin
salt and pepper
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
Cook chicken 5–6 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let it rest for 3 minutes, then slice.
3. Make the Yogurt Dressing
In a small bowl mix:
Greek yogurt
lemon juice
honey
salt and pepper
Stir until smooth.
4. Assemble the Bowl
Divide ingredients into bowls:
1. Add spinach or lettuce as the base
2. Add roasted sweet potatoes
3. Place sliced chicken on top
4. Add avocado, tomatoes, and onion
5. Drizzle with yogurt dressing
Optional: sprinkle seeds for crunch.
Flavor Profile
Savory: seasoned chicken
Naturally sweet: roasted sweet potatoes
Fresh: vegetables and greens
Creamy: yogurt dressing and avocado
Nutritional Value
Calories 420–480 kcal
Protein 35–40 g
Carbohydrates 35–40 g
Fat 16–18 g
Fiber 7–9 g