Description
A vibrant and healthy Grilled Chicken & Sweet Potato Bowl featuring tender grilled chicken breasts, perfectly cooked sweet potatoes, fresh spinach, cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and tangy feta cheese, all served with refreshing lemon wedges. This bowl is perfect for a nutritious lunch or dinner that balances protein, vegetables, and wholesome carbs.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Vegetables
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, sliced
Seasonings and Others
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat to ensure a hot surface for grilling the chicken breasts evenly.
- Prepare the Chicken: In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Rub this seasoning mixture evenly over the chicken breasts to flavor them.
- Grill the Chicken: Place the seasoned chicken breasts on the grill and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and juices run clear. Remove from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes before slicing to retain juiciness.
- Cook the Sweet Potatoes: While grilling the chicken, bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the peeled and cubed sweet potatoes and cook for 10-15 minutes or until they are tender when pierced with a fork. Drain the water and set the sweet potatoes aside.
- Assemble the Bowl: In a large bowl, combine the cooked sweet potatoes, fresh spinach, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced avocado, and the grilled chicken sliced into strips.
- Add the Feta Cheese: Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the assembled ingredients to add a salty and creamy contrast to the bowl.
- Serve: Serve the bowl with lemon wedges on the side to allow guests to squeeze fresh lemon juice over the dish, enhancing its freshness and brightness.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the seasoning mixture for 30 minutes prior to grilling.
- You can substitute spinach with kale or mixed greens based on your preference.
- Roasted sweet potatoes can be used instead of boiled for a caramelized texture and deeper flavor.
- Leftover grilled chicken can be stored in the refrigerator and used within 3 days.
- Adjust seasoning levels according to dietary restrictions for salt or spice tolerance.
