Description
This Healthy Grilled Chicken & Sweet Potato Rice Bowl is a vibrant and satisfying meal featuring tender grilled chicken, flavorful sweet potato rice, a colorful array of fresh veggies, and a light garlic yogurt sauce. Perfect for a nutritious and delicious lunch or dinner!
Ingredients
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For the Grilled Chicken:
- 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
For the Sweet Potato Rice Base:
- 1 1/2 cups cooked brown rice or jasmine rice
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
For the Fresh Veggies:
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup baby spinach or mixed greens
For the Light Garlic Yogurt Sauce:
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1–2 tbsp water (to thin if needed)
Optional Garnish:
- Crumbled feta
- Fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Roast the Sweet Potato: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss diced sweet potato with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20–25 minutes until tender and lightly caramelized.
- Prepare the Rice Base: In a bowl, combine cooked rice with roasted sweet potatoes. Toss gently and keep warm.
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Coat chicken evenly and marinate at least 20 minutes.
- Grill the Chicken: Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 5–7 minutes per side until nicely charred and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Rest 5 minutes, then slice.
- Make the Garlic Yogurt Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, parsley, salt, and pepper. Add water 1 tbsp at a time until sauce reaches a light drizzle consistency.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide sweet potato rice mixture among bowls. Top with sliced grilled chicken and arrange fresh veggies around the bowl. Drizzle with garlic yogurt sauce.
- Serve: Garnish with crumbled feta, parsley, and lemon wedges if desired. Serve warm and enjoy a balanced, nourishing meal.
Notes
- For a vegan option, substitute tofu for chicken and vegan yogurt for Greek yogurt.
- You can customize the veggies based on your preferences or seasonal availability.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
