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Healthy chicken bowls with sweet potatoes and maple dijon glaze on a white kitchen counter

Chicken Bowls with Sweet Potatoes Recipe

These Chicken Bowls with Sweet Potatoes are a healthy, protein-packed dinner that comes together in 30 minutes. Tender seasoned chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, and a sweet maple dijon glaze make this meal ideal for both weeknight dinners and meal prep.
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Course: Dinner, Meal Prep
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Rest & Assembly: 5 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 480kcal
Cost: $14

Equipment

  • Large baking sheets
  • Large mixing bowls
  • Sharp Chef’s Knife
  • Meat thermometer
  • Whisk
  • Parchment paper

Ingredients

For the Chicken

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into cubes
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder

For the Sweet Potatoes

  • 2 large sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

For the Maple Dijon Glaze

  • 3 tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder

For the Bowl Base

  • 3 cups cooked rice or quinoa
  • 4 cups spinach or kale fresh
  • 1 whole avocado sliced
  • optional toppings coleslaw, black beans, or roasted broccoli

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425°F and line baking sheets.
  • Season chicken with olive oil and spices.
  • Toss sweet potatoes with oil, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
  • Roast chicken and sweet potatoes separately until cooked and golden.
  • Whisk maple syrup, Dijon mustard, vinegar, and garlic powder.
  • Assemble bowls with rice, greens, chicken, and sweet potatoes.
  • Drizzle glaze, add toppings, and serve warm.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 400g | Calories: 480kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 520mg | Potassium: 880mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 13500IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 2mg