Description
A nourishing and colorful power bowl featuring grilled chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, fresh vegetables, hearty grains, and a zesty dressing. Perfect for meal prep or a satisfying, healthy meal any day of the week.
Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups mixed greens or spinach
1 avocado, sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice
1/4 cup lemon-tahini dressing or balsamic vinaigrette
Instructions
1. Marinate the chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Let them marinate for at least 30 minutes.
2. Grill the chicken on medium-high heat for about 6–8 minutes per side or until fully cooked. Let rest and then slice thinly.
3. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, a pinch of salt, and paprika. Roast on a sheet pan for 25 minutes until caramelized.
4. Prepare the base by placing greens and cooked grains into each bowl.
5. Top with grilled chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, avocado slices, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
6. Drizzle with your dressing of choice before serving.
Notes
For extra charred flavor, grill the sweet potatoes on skewers after roasting.
Store all components separately for fresher textures during meal prep.
Swap quinoa with farro or couscous for a different grain texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Power Bowl
- Method: Grilling, Roasting
- Cuisine: Healthy, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: grilled chicken bowl, sweet potato bowl, power bowl, meal prep bowls