Description
Experience the delightful Loaded Grilled Chicken Sweet Potato Power Bowl, a vibrant and nourishing dish that brings together juicy grilled chicken and sweet roasted potatoes. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, this bowl is a celebration of wholesome goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 3 large carrots
- 1 avocado
- 2 cups mixed greens or kale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Add 1 pound of chicken breasts and coat well. Let it marinate for 20–30 minutes.
- Grill the chicken: Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the marinated chicken for 6–7 minutes on each side until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F) and has nice char marks. Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Prepare the sweet potatoes: While the chicken is grilling, peel and cube 2 medium sweet potatoes. In a mixing bowl, toss them with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, and a pinch of salt. Spread on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Roast the sweet potatoes: Roast the sweet potatoes in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 25–30 minutes. Flip halfway through to ensure even roasting.
- Cook the carrots: While everything is cooking, slice 3 large carrots. You can either steam them until tender (about 8–10 minutes) or roast them alongside the sweet potatoes.
- Prepare the greens: Rinse and dry 2 cups of mixed greens or kale. If using kale, consider massaging it with a little olive oil to soften its texture.
- Slice the avocado: Just before assembling the bowls, slice 1 avocado.
- Assemble the bowls: Start with a base of mixed greens. Top with roasted sweet potatoes, steamed or roasted carrots, sliced grilled chicken, and avocado. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley or cilantro for added freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling and Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Don’t skip marinating the chicken for maximum flavor. Use a meat thermometer to ensure perfectly tender chicken every time. Get creative with toppings like feta cheese, nuts, or seeds for added crunch.