Description
Indulge in a vibrant and nutritious Chicken & Sweet Potato Buddha Bowl that combines the best of wholesome ingredients for a satisfying meal. This dish is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a quick weeknight dinner or a delightful lunch for work. With tender chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, and a medley of fresh veggies, this bowl offers a balance of flavors and textures that will leave everyone smiling. It’s also versatile enough to customize with your favorite grains and toppings, making it an ideal recipe to keep in your meal prep rotation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 1 cup quinoa (uncooked)
- 1 head broccoli florets
- 1 medium red onion
- 1–2 ripe avocados
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 5 oz spinach or baby greens
- Olive oil
- Lemon juice
- Dijon mustard
- Maple syrup or honey
- Garlic powder
- Paprika
- Salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Chop sweet potatoes into cubes, slice red onion into wedges, and break broccoli into florets. Toss with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet.
- Roast vegetables for about 25-30 minutes until caramelized.
- Rinse quinoa under cold water. Combine with 2 cups of water in a saucepan; bring to boil, then reduce heat and cover until fluffy—approximately 15 minutes.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Cook in a pan over medium heat until golden brown—about 6-7 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Assemble bowls by layering spinach at the bottom, followed by quinoa and roasted vegetables topped with sliced chicken breast and diced avocado.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, maple syrup or honey; drizzle over assembled bowls before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 450g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 83g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg