Roasted Chicken, Sweet Potato, & Kale Bowls
Roasted Chicken, Sweet Potato, & Kale Bowls
This week’s dinner was such a hit in our house that Scott, Emma, and I fought over the leftovers. (Always the mark of a winning recipe!)
These hearty bowls bring together roasted chicken, caramelized sweet potatoes, lemony kale, creamy avocado, and a smoky chipotle sauce that ties it all together. Comforting, nourishing, and packed with flavor—this is a recipe you’ll want on repeat.
Ingredients
For the Roasted Chicken and Sweet Potatoes:
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2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
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2 tablespoons avocado oil
Homemade Seasoning Blend:
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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½ teaspoon ground cumin
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¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
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¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Kale:
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4 cups chopped kale leaves (stems removed)
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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Pinch of salt
For the Creamy Chipotle Sauce:
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¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
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2 tablespoons mayonnaise
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1 tablespoon chipotle sauce (or 1 minced chipotle in adobo)
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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1 teaspoon agave syrup (or honey)
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Pinch of kosher salt
For the Bowl / Toppings:
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2 cups cooked brown rice (or white rice)
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½ cup crumbled feta cheese
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1 avocado, sliced
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2 green onions, chopped (optional)
Directions
Roast the Chicken and Sweet Potatoes:
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Mix all seasoning blend ingredients in a small bowl.
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Toss sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon avocado oil and half the seasoning blend on one side of the baking sheet.
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Rub chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon avocado oil and the rest of the seasoning blend on the other side.
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Roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping sweet potatoes halfway. Chicken is done when the internal temperature is 165°F (74°C).
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Rest chicken for 5 minutes, then slice.
Prepare the Kale:
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Add chopped kale to a bowl with olive oil, lemon juice, and salt.
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Massage with hands for 1-2 minutes until softened.
Make the Creamy Chipotle Sauce:
Whisk yogurt, mayonnaise, chipotle sauce, lemon juice, agave syrup, and salt in a small bowl.
Assemble the Bowls:
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Add rice to bowls.
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Layer kale, roasted sweet potatoes, and sliced chicken.
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Top with feta, avocado, and green onions.
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Drizzle chipotle sauce over the top.