Description
Healthy Chicken Sweet Potato Bowls are a high protein meal prep dinner packed with roasted sweet potatoes, seasoned chicken, fresh greens, and a creamy lemon-tahini dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cubed
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups baby spinach or mixed greens
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice (optional)
- Lemon wedges for serving
- For the dressing:
- 3 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C)
2. Toss sweet potatoes with oil, paprika, salt, and pepper
3. Roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway
4. Season chicken with remaining oil and spices
5. Cook chicken in skillet over medium-high heat for 4–5 minutes per side
6. Whisk tahini, lemon juice, garlic, water, salt, and pepper
7. Divide greens and grains into bowls
8. Top with roasted sweet potatoes and cooked chicken
9. Drizzle dressing over bowls
10. Serve with lemon wedges
Notes
- Swap sweet potatoes with butternut squash or carrots
- Use chicken thighs for juicier texture
- Store meal prep bowls up to 4 days in fridge
- Reheat gently before serving
- Add avocado or feta for extra flavor
- Use tofu or chickpeas for vegetarian option
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Meal Prep
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg