Description
This Ultimate Grilled Chicken & Sweet Potato Bowl with Avocado Salsa and Garlic Yogurt Dip is a delicious and wholesome meal that combines flavorful grilled chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, creamy avocado salsa, and a tangy garlic yogurt dip. It’s a perfect balance of protein, healthy fats, and carbs, making it a satisfying and nutritious dish.
Ingredients
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For the Bowl:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 cups cooked quinoa or brown rice
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
For Garlic Yogurt Dip:
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp chopped parsley or dill (optional)
Instructions
- Roast sweet potatoes: Toss cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Roast at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes until tender and golden.
- Grill chicken: Season chicken with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil. Grill or pan-sear 5–6 minutes per side until cooked through. Slice thinly.
- Prepare avocado salsa: Combine diced avocado, red onion, lime juice, and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper.
- Make garlic yogurt dip: Mix Greek yogurt, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and optional herbs until smooth.
- Assemble bowl: Layer quinoa or rice, roasted sweet potatoes, and sliced chicken. Top with avocado salsa and a dollop of garlic yogurt dip.
- Serve: Enjoy warm for a fresh, flavorful, and nutritious meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
