Grilled Chicken & Sweet Potato Power Bowl

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🥗 Grilled Chicken & Sweet Potato Power Bowl

A colorful, healthy, and satisfying meal packed with lean protein, healthy fats, and fresh vegetables. Perfect for lunch or dinner!

⏱️ Prep Time

  • Prep: 20 minutes
  • Cook: 30 minutes
  • Total: 50 minutes
  • Servings: 4

🛒 Ingredients

🍗 For the Grilled Chicken

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Juice of ½ lemon

🍠 For the Roasted Sweet Potatoes

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into fries
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper

🍚 For the Rice

  • 2 cups cooked white rice (or brown rice)

🥑 Avocado

  • 1 ripe avocado, sliced

🍅 Fresh Pico de Gallo

  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • ¼ cup red onion, diced
  • 1 small jalapeño, finely chopped (optional)
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
  • Juice of ½ lime
  • Salt and pepper to taste

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Marinate the Chicken

Mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken and marinate for at least 20 minutes.

2. Roast the Sweet Potatoes

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Toss sweet potato fries with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Spread on a baking tray.
  4. Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden and tender.

3. Grill the Chicken

Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5–7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

4. Make the Pico de Gallo

Combine tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well and let sit for 10 minutes.

5. Assemble the Bowl

Divide cooked rice among bowls. Arrange the sliced grilled chicken, roasted sweet potato fries, avocado slices, and pico de gallo on top.

🌟 Optional Toppings

  • Fresh cilantro
  • Lime wedges
  • Hot sauce
  • Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • Chipotle mayo

💡 Tips

  • Use brown rice or quinoa for extra fiber.
  • Meal prep by storing each ingredient separately for up to 4 days.
  • Add black beans or corn for even more flavor and nutrition.

🥄 Nutrition (Approx. Per Serving)

  • Calories: 620
  • Protein: 42g
  • Carbohydrates: 52g
  • Fat: 25g
  • Fiber: 9g

Enjoy this fresh, protein-packed power bowl! 🥑🍗🍠🍚

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