High-Protein Chicken & Sweet Potato Power Bowl
A balanced, protein-packed bowl with juicy seasoned chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, crisp vegetables, grains, and a creamy sauce. Great for meal prep, post-workout meals, or healthy lunches.
Yield
4 bowls
Prep & Cook Time
- Prep: 20 minutes
- Cook: 30 minutes
- Total: About 50 minutes
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Juice of ½ lemon
Sweet Potatoes
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Bowl Base
Choose:
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
or - quinoa
or - cauliflower rice
Vegetables
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- Fresh parsley or cilantro
High-Protein Sauce
- ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp tahini
- 1 garlic clove, grated
- ½ tsp dill or parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Water as needed for thinning
Optional Toppings
- Feta cheese
- Pumpkin seeds
- Chili flakes
- Hot sauce
- Hummus
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Large skillet or grill pan
- Mixing bowls
- Sauce bowl
Instructions
1. Roast Sweet Potatoes
Preheat oven to:
- 425°F (220°C)
Toss sweet potatoes with:
- olive oil
- paprika
- garlic powder
- salt
- pepper
Spread on baking sheet.
Roast:
- 25–30 minutes
flipping halfway through.
2. Cook the Chicken
Mix chicken with:
- olive oil
- paprika
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- cumin
- oregano
- salt
- pepper
- lemon juice
Cook in skillet over medium-high heat:
- 5–7 minutes per side
until internal temperature reaches:
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Rest:
- 5 minutes
then slice.
3. Prepare Broccoli
Option 1:
- roast with sweet potatoes for last 15 minutes
Option 2:
- steam for 4–5 minutes
until tender-crisp.
4. Make the Sauce
Whisk together:
- Greek yogurt
- lemon juice
- tahini
- garlic
- herbs
- salt
- pepper
Thin with water until drizzle consistency.
5. Assemble Bowls
Divide among bowls:
- rice or quinoa
- sweet potatoes
- chicken
- broccoli
- cabbage
- cucumber
- tomatoes
- avocado
Drizzle generously with sauce.
6. Finish & Serve
Top with:
- herbs
- pumpkin seeds
- feta
- chili flakes
Serve warm or chilled.
Approximate Protein
Depending on ingredients used:
- 35–45g protein per bowl
Meal Prep Instructions
Store components separately:
- up to 4 days refrigerated
Keep avocado and sauce separate until serving.
Variations
Mediterranean Bowl
Add:
- olives
- feta
- hummus
Spicy Southwest
Add:
- black beans
- corn
- chipotle sauce
Low-Carb Version
Use:
- cauliflower rice
Extra Protein
Add:
- hard-boiled eggs
or - extra Greek yogurt sauce
