Description
Savor the delightful combination of Roasted Chicken, Sweet Potato, and Kale Bowls—a nutritious meal that’s bursting with flavor! This wholesome dish is perfect for a quick lunch or a cozy dinner at home. Each bowl features tender roasted chicken, sweet caramelized sweet potatoes, and fresh, vibrant kale all drizzled with a creamy chipotle sauce for an extra kick. Ideal for meal prepping, these bowls can be customized to fit your dietary needs or taste preferences. Whether you’re gearing up for a busy week or hosting friends, this recipe is sure to impress while keeping you fueled with protein and fiber.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz chicken breast
- 1 medium sweet potato
- 2 cups kale leaves
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- Creamy chipotle sauce (Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, chipotle sauce)
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (or 1/4 teaspoon sea salt)
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice (or lime juice)
- Pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (like Duke's or Hellmann's)
- 1 tablespoon chipotle sauce (or 1 teaspoon finely chopped chipotle in adobo)
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice (or lime juice)
- 1/2 teaspoon agave syrup (or honey)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (or 1/4 teaspoon sea salt), plus more to taste
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 medium avocado, sliced or diced
- Chopped green onions, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Toss diced sweet potatoes with avocado oil and seasoning; roast on a baking sheet for 10 minutes.
- Add seasoned chicken to the baking sheet and roast for an additional 15 minutes.
- Massage kale with olive oil and lemon juice until tender.
- Prepare the chipotle sauce by mixing all sauce ingredients until smooth.
- Assemble bowls by layering rice, kale, chicken, and sweet potatoes; top with avocado and drizzle with the chipotle sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 550g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 675mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg