🥗 Loaded Chicken & Sweet Potato Power Bowl with Avocado Sauce
🍽️ Servings: 4
⏱️ Prep Time: 15 min
🔥 Cook Time: 25-30 min
Ingredients
For the Bowl:
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2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 tsp smoked paprika
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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2 chicken breasts, boneless & skinless
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp chili powder
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1/2 tsp cumin
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1 tbsp olive oil (for chicken)
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1 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice
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1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
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1/2 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
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1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
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1 lime, cut into wedges
For the Avocado Sauce:
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1 ripe avocado
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1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (or a non-dairy alternative)
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1 garlic clove
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Juice of 1 lime
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2 tbsp olive oil
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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Water, to thin (as needed)
Instructions
🔹 Step 1: Roast the Sweet Potatoes
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Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
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Toss diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper.
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Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes, flipping halfway, until tender and lightly crisp.
🔹 Step 2: Cook the Chicken
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Rub chicken breasts with olive oil, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
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Grill, pan-sear, or bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes or until fully cooked (internal temp 165°F / 74°C).
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Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice or cube.
🔹 Step 3: Make the Avocado Sauce
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In a blender or food processor, combine avocado, Greek yogurt, garlic, lime juice, and olive oil.
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Blend until smooth. Add water, 1 tbsp at a time, to thin to your desired consistency.
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Season with salt and pepper.
🔹 Step 4: Assemble the Bowls
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In each bowl, layer a base of quinoa or brown rice.
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Add roasted sweet potatoes, chicken, black beans, corn, tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
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Drizzle with avocado sauce and serve with lime wedges.