Description
These Roasted Sweet Potato, Chicken, Kale, and Rice Bowls are a wholesome, nutrient-packed meal perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner. Sweet potatoes and chicken are roasted to perfection, then paired with hearty kale and fluffy rice, all brought together with a light and flavorful dressing. Balanced and delicious!
Ingredients
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For the Bowls:
- 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups kale, stems removed and chopped
- 1 cup cooked brown rice (or white rice, as preferred)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Dressing:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prep and Roast Sweet Potatoes:
- Preheat your oven to 400ยฐF (200ยฐC).
- Toss the diced sweet potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on a baking sheet.
- Prepare and Roast Chicken:
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and a pinch of garlic powder.
- Place on the same baking sheet as the sweet potatoes or a separate one if needed.
- Roast:
- Roast the chicken and sweet potatoes in the oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway, until the sweet potatoes are tender and the chicken is cooked through (165ยฐF internal temperature).
- Cook the Rice:
- While the chicken and sweet potatoes roast, cook 1 cup of rice according to package instructions.
- Sautรฉ Kale:
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add a splash of olive oil and sautรฉ the kale for 2-3 minutes until slightly wilted. Season with a pinch of salt.
- Make the Dressing:
- Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Assemble the Bowls:
- Divide the cooked rice between two bowls. Top with roasted sweet potatoes, sliced chicken, and sautรฉed kale. Drizzle with dressing before serving.
Notes
- For added crunch, sprinkle with toasted nuts or seeds like sunflower seeds or sliced almonds.
- Substitute quinoa or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.