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Wholesome Healthy Chicken & Sweet Potato Rice Bowl with Zesty Lemon and Veggies

Zesty Lemon Chicken & Sweet Potato Rice Bowl, Feel-Good Meal!

Wholesome Healthy Chicken & Sweet Potato Rice Bowl with Zesty Lemon and Veggies: a delightful and nutritious dish perfect for any meal.
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Healthy Chicken, meal prep, Rice Bowl, sweet potato, Veggies, Zesty Lemon
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Knife
  • Parchment paper

Ingredients

For the Chicken

  • 1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil For marinating chicken
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder Enhances flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Adds depth
  • 1 teaspoon Chili powder Balances sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon pepper seasoning For a zesty kick

For the Sweet Potatoes

  • 2 medium Sweet potatoes Cut into wedges
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Adds color and smokiness
  • 2 cloves Minced garlic

For the Rice Base

  • 2 cups Cauliflower rice Low-carb substitute

For the Veggies

  • 2 cups Steamed/Sautéed veggies Use seasonal favorites

For the Finishing Touches

  • 1 tablespoon Red pepper sauce For drizzling
  • 1 slices Lemon For garnish

Instructions

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for roasting.
  • Scrub and slice the sweet potatoes into wedges. Toss with olive oil, salt, garlic powder, and paprika.
  • Spread sweet potato wedges on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes.
  • Chop chicken breast into 1-inch cubes. Mix with olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, and lemon pepper seasoning.
  • Add seasoned chicken and sliced lemon to the baking sheet and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
  • To assemble, plate cauliflower rice, top with roasted chicken and sweet potatoes, add veggies, and drizzle with red pepper sauce.

Notes

Optional: Garnish with fresh herbs for added freshness. Adjust spices according to taste and swap vegetables as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 800mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 12000IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 2mg