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Chicken & Sweet Potato Buddha Bowl

A nutritious and colorful Buddha bowl featuring roasted chicken, sweet potatoes, and fresh vegetables, drizzled with a tangy dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Vegetables
  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for roasting
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1 tsp black pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp paprika for seasoning
Fresh Vegetables
  • 2 cups baby spinach washed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 avocado sliced for topping
  • 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
Dressing
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken and Sweet Potatoes
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, toss the cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and paprika.
  3. Spread the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, season the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  5. After 15 minutes, add the chicken to the baking sheet with the sweet potatoes and roast for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and sweet potatoes are tender.
Prepare the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic until well combined.
Assemble the Buddha Bowl
  1. In each serving bowl, layer baby spinach, roasted sweet potatoes, chicken, cherry tomatoes, avocado, and red onion.
  2. Drizzle the dressing over the top and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gFiber: 8gSugar: 6g

Notes

Feel free to customize the vegetables based on your preference or seasonal availability.

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