Description
Honey mustard chicken sweet potato bowl is a wholesome, high-protein healthy meal packed with flavor, nutrients, and comforting textures.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard (optional)
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, cubed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 red onion, sliced
- Fresh parsley or cilantro
- Optional: olive oil and lemon juice for drizzle
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, paprika, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
3. Spread on a baking tray and roast for 25–30 minutes until tender.
4. In a bowl, whisk Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, honey, olive oil, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper.
5. Coat chicken with the honey mustard mixture and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
6. Heat a skillet with oil and cook chicken for 5–7 minutes per side until fully cooked and glazed.
7. Let chicken rest, then slice into strips.
8. Prepare bowl base with quinoa, rice, or greens.
9. Add roasted sweet potatoes and sliced chicken.
10. Top with avocado, cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion.
11. Garnish with herbs and drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice if desired.
Notes
- Marinate chicken longer for deeper flavor.
- Swap chicken with tofu or chickpeas for a vegetarian option.
- Store components separately for meal prep up to 3 days.
- Add nuts or seeds for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Oven + Stovetop
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg