Description
Experience the delightful combination of flavors and nutrition with Roasted Chicken, Sweet Potato, and Kale Bowls. This wholesome dish features tender roasted chicken breast and sweet potatoes served over a bed of brown rice, topped with vibrant kale and finished with a creamy chipotle sauce. Perfect for meal prepping, this recipe not only satisfies your taste buds but also provides essential nutrients to keep you energized throughout the day. Whether you’re preparing lunch for the week or a quick dinner, these bowls are customizable to suit your preferences—making them an ideal choice for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp. Avocado Oil
- 1 medium Sweet Potato (peeled and cut into 1/2″ pieces)
- 8 oz. Chicken Breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1/2 tsp. Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp. Onion Powder
- 1/2 tsp. Kosher Salt (or 1/4 tsp. Sea Salt)
- 1/2 tsp. Chili Powder
- 1/4 tsp. Ground Cumin
- 1/4 tsp. Cayenne Pepper
- 1/8 tsp. Ground Cinnamon
- 2 packed cups Kale Leaves
- 2 tsp. Olive Oil
- 1 tsp. fresh Lemon Juice (or Lime Juice)
- pinch of Salt
- 1/4 cup plain Greek Yogurt
- 2 tbsp. Mayonnaise (like Duke’s or Hellman’s)
- 1 tbsp. Chipotle Sauce (or 1 tsp. finely chopped Chipotle in Adobo)
- 1 tsp. fresh Lemon Juice (or Lime Juice)
- 1/2 tsp. Agave Syrup (or Honey)
- 1/2 tsp. Kosher Salt (or 1/4 tsp. Sea Salt, plus more to taste)
- 2 cups cooked Brown Rice (or White Rice)
- 1/4 cup crumbled Feta Cheese
- 1 medium Avocado (sliced or diced)
- chopped Green Onions (for garnish – optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine half of the avocado oil and seasoning blend. Toss diced sweet potatoes in this mixture until coated.
- Spread sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and roast for 10 minutes.
- Add chicken to the same mixing bowl, toss with remaining oil and seasonings.
- After 10 minutes, add chicken to the baking sheet with sweet potatoes and roast for another 15 minutes or until cooked through.
- Massage kale with olive oil, lemon juice, and salt until tender.
- For the sauce, mix Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, chipotle sauce, lemon juice, agave syrup, and salt until smooth.
- Assemble bowls with brown rice as a base topped with kale, roasted chicken, sweet potatoes, avocado slices, feta cheese (optional), and drizzle with chipotle sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg