Description
Smoky blackened chicken served with roasted sweet potatoes, fresh vegetables, and creamy avocado dressing for a balanced bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa
- 1 cup arugula or mixed greens
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small cucumber, diced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F
- Toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper and roast for 30 minutes
- Mix spices and coat chicken with olive oil and seasoning
- Cook chicken in a hot skillet for 4 to 5 minutes per side until done
- Blend avocado dressing ingredients until smooth
- Assemble bowls with grains, sweet potatoes, chicken, vegetables, and dressing
Notes
- Adjust cayenne pepper for desired heat
- Store components separately for meal prep
- Add extra lime juice for brightness
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet and Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg