Sweet Potato & Lemon Chicken Bowls
These Sweet Potato & Lemon Chicken Bowls are perfect for meal prep, combining roasted sweet potatoes and chicken with vibrant flavors.
Equipment
- baking sheet
- Mixing Bowl
- parchment paper
Ingredients
Sweet Potatoes
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
Chicken
- 1 ½ pounds chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning can substitute with regular pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 lemon lemon cut into discs
For serving
- 1 batch red pepper sauce click for recipe
- 2 cups cauliflower rice can substitute regular rice
- 2 cups steamed or sautéed veggies choose preferred veggies like asparagus or broccoli
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Scrub the potatoes and cut into wedge/fry shapes.
- Drizzle with the oil, then the salt, garlic, and paprika.
- Toss well to combine.
- Transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Roast for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cut the chicken into about 1 inch cubes, cutting off any gross bits in the process and add to a mixing bowl.
- Toss with the olive oil and all spices until well combined.
- Once the potatoes have cooked for about 20 minutes, either add the chicken to a second baking sheet with parchment paper or scoot the potatoes over and add the chicken to the same one.
- Top the chicken with the lemon slices.
- Bake for an additional 15 or so minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are crispy.
- Serve with red pepper sauce, cauliflower rice, your choice of veggies and fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
You can substitute chicken breast for chicken thighs if you prefer.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowlCalories: 332kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 28gFat: 13gFiber: 5gSugar: 6g
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