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Chicken and sweet potato bowl with colorful vegetables and sauces

Chicken and Sweet Potato Bowl

A nutritious and easy-to-make bowl featuring protein-packed chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, vibrant broccoli, and creamy tahini sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pieces chicken breasts about 42g protein total
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
Seasoning and Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons tahini for the sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • to taste salt and pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Peel and cube the sweet potatoes into bite-sized pieces. In a bowl, toss them with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Spread the seasoned cubes onto a baking sheet in a single layer. Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes until they are tender and slightly caramelized.
Cooking
  1. While the sweet potatoes are roasting, season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Cook them on a grill or in a pan over medium heat for approximately 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
  2. Steam or sauté the broccoli florets for about 4-5 minutes for steaming or 3-4 minutes for sautéing.
Assembly
  1. In a small bowl, mix tahini with a little water, salt, and fresh lemon juice to achieve your preferred sauce consistency.
  2. In meal prep containers or serving bowls, layer the cooked quinoa, roasted sweet potatoes, sliced chicken, and broccoli. Drizzle generously with tahini sauce right before serving.

Notes

This dish is perfect for meal prep; store in airtight containers for up to 4 days. Variations include adding feta cheese or switching quinoa for alternative grains.