Description
This Honey Garlic Chicken Sweet Potato Bowl brings together tender chicken coated in a sticky honey garlic glaze, roasted sweet potatoes, and fresh greens for a quick, healthy, and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 cups mixed greens or baby spinach
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Toss diced sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread them on the baking sheet.
3. Roast the sweet potatoes for 20 to 25 minutes until tender and lightly browned.
4. While the potatoes roast, whisk together honey, garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and ginger in a small bowl.
5. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
6. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
7. Add the chicken and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and cooked through.
8. Pour the honey garlic sauce over the chicken and reduce the heat to medium.
9. Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
10. Divide the mixed greens among four bowls.
11. Top each bowl with roasted sweet potatoes and honey garlic chicken.
12. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, then serve.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken for 15 minutes for deeper flavor.
- Swap sweet potatoes with butternut squash or carrots if needed.
- Use chicken breast if you prefer a leaner option.
- Prep the sauce and vegetables ahead for faster weeknight cooking.
- Store leftovers in separate airtight containers for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting and Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg