Description
A nutritious and satisfying meal that combines tender chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, and fluffy rice.
Ingredients
- 2 cup cooked rice
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F.
2. Toss the cubed sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet.
3. Bake the sweet potatoes for about 25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and slightly golden.
4. Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 7-10 minutes until cooked through.
5. In a bowl, mix together the cooked rice, roasted sweet potatoes, and cooked chicken.
6. Top with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
This dish can be customized with different proteins or vegetables. Consider meal-prepping the components for easy lunches.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Sodium: 500 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 2 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 7 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams