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Grilled Chicken & Sweet Potato Bowl

Grilled Chicken & Sweet Potato Bowl for Your Easy Weeknight Wins

This Grilled Chicken & Sweet Potato Bowl is a nutritious and customizable meal that bursts with flavor, ensuring a satisfying dinner for everyone.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 breasts skinless, boneless chicken
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for marinating
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce low-sodium recommended
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
For the Sweet Potatoes
  • 2 large sweet potatoes
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon nutmeg can be substituted
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for roasting
For Assembling the Bowls (per serving)
  • 1 cup quinoa or brown rice cooked
  • 2 cups fresh greens such as spinach or kale
  • 1 medium avocado sliced or mashed
  • 1/4 cup nuts or seeds almonds or sunflower seeds work well
Optional Creamy Tahini Dressing
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice or lime juice
  • 1 clove garlic minced or powder
  • 2 tablespoons water adjust for consistency

Equipment

  • grill
  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, soy sauce, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Marinate the chicken breasts for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Peel and cube the sweet potatoes, toss with olive oil, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Roast for 25-30 minutes.
  3. Heat the grill to medium-high. Grill the marinated chicken for 6-8 minutes per side until cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, and water until smooth for the dressing, if desired.
  5. Assemble the bowls starting with quinoa or brown rice, then add greens, roasted sweet potatoes, and grilled chicken. Top with tahini dressing, avocado, and nuts or seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 8gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 12000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Ensure chicken is marinated for at least 30 minutes for more flavor. Sweet potatoes should be cut uniformly for even cooking. Preheat the grill for better grill marks and flavor.

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