Description
The Chicken & Sweet Potato Buddha Bowl is a vibrant and nutritious meal that combines savory chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, and colorful vegetables over a base of fluffy quinoa. This balanced dish is not only packed with essential nutrients but also offers a delightful blend of flavors and textures. Perfect for meal prep or a casual dinner, this Buddha bowl is customizable to suit your preferences. Enjoy it as a wholesome lunch or dinner option that supports your health while satisfying your taste buds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 1 head broccoli florets
- 1 medium red onion
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 5 oz spinach or baby greens
- 1 ripe avocado
- Olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and maple syrup for dressing
- Garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper for seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Chop sweet potatoes into cubes and slice the onion.
- On a baking sheet, place sweet potatoes on one side and seasoned chicken breasts on the other; drizzle with olive oil.
- Roast for about 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
- Meanwhile, rinse quinoa and cook in a pot with water or broth until fluffy (~15 minutes).
- Assemble each bowl with quinoa as the base, topped with roasted chicken, sweet potatoes, broccoli, cherry tomatoes, avocado slices, and greens.
- Whisk together dressing ingredients and drizzle over each bowl before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 450g)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 61g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 77mg