Description
The Chicken & Sweet Potato Buddha Bowl is a vibrant and nourishing dish that combines tender roasted chicken, sweet potatoes, and fresh vegetables for a satisfying meal. This recipe is perfect for meal prep or a quick dinner, packed with protein, healthy fats, and complex carbohydrates to keep you energized throughout the day. Enjoy it as a hearty lunch or a post-workout refuel. With its customizable ingredients, this bowl caters to diverse tastes while delivering essential nutrients in every bite.
Ingredients
- Chicken breast (1.5 lbs)
- Sweet potatoes (2 large)
- Broccoli florets (1 head)
- Red onion (1 medium)
- Spinach or baby greens (5 oz)
- Quinoa (1 cup uncooked)
- Avocado (1-2 ripe)
- Olive oil (3-4 tablespoons)
- Lemon juice (2-3 tablespoons)
- Dijon mustard (1 tablespoon)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season chicken breast with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper; place on a baking sheet.
- Cut sweet potatoes, broccoli, and red onion; toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper on another baking sheet.
- Roast chicken for 25-30 minutes and vegetables for 20-25 minutes until golden.
- Rinse quinoa; combine with 2 cups water in a pot and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until water is absorbed (about 15 minutes).
- Assemble bowls by layering quinoa, roasted chicken, vegetables, cherry tomatoes, avocado slices, and greens.
- Drizzle with a mixture of lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Customize the bowl by substituting grains or adding your favorite veggies. For extra flavor complexity, experiment with toppings like sesame seeds or red pepper flakes.