Description
These Blackened Chicken and Sweet Potato Bowls are a delicious and wholesome meal option that’s perfect for lunch or dinner. Tender, flavorful chicken is paired with roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, corn, and bell peppers, all served over a bed of rice or quinoa and topped with creamy avocado slices and fresh cilantro. A burst of flavors and textures in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Blackened Chicken:
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Bowls:
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Sweet Potatoes: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss the diced sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 20-25 minutes.
- Season the Chicken: Combine the spices in a bowl and rub them onto the chicken breasts.
- Cook the Chicken: Cook the chicken in a skillet for 5-6 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide rice or quinoa among bowls, top with sweet potatoes, black beans, corn, bell pepper, and sliced chicken. Garnish with avocado, cilantro, and lime wedges.
Notes
- Enhance the flavor with chipotle mayo or Greek yogurt sauce.
- Substitute brown rice with cauliflower rice for a lower-carb alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg