Chicken & Sweet Potato Buddha Bowl
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Dive into this deliciously vibrant Chicken & Sweet Potato Buddha Bowl that’s packed with flavor and nutrition—perfect for any weeknight dinner!
- Author: Eliana
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 1 head broccoli florets
- 1 medium red onion
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 5 oz container spinach or baby greens
- 3–4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2–3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Chop sweet potatoes into cubes and slice red onion thinly.
- Season chicken with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper; place on a baking sheet.
- Toss sweet potatoes and onions with olive oil, salt, and pepper; spread on another baking sheet.
- Roast both trays for 25-30 minutes until golden and tender.
- Cook quinoa according to package instructions while roasting veggies.
- Sear seasoned chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat until cooked through (about 6-7 minutes per side).
- Assemble bowls by layering quinoa, roasted veggies, sliced chicken, fresh greens, cherry tomatoes, and avocado.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 550g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg