Avocado Sweet Potato Chicken Bowl (Printable)

A colorful bowl featuring grilled chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, avocado, fresh greens, and a sweet-spicy honey drizzle.

# What You Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.1 lbs)
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
05 - ½ teaspoon salt
06 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Vegetables & Greens

07 - 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 1.1 lbs)
08 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
09 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
10 - ½ teaspoon salt
11 - 1 large avocado, sliced
12 - 4 cups mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, baby kale)
13 - ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
14 - ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved

→ Hot Honey

15 - ¼ cup honey
16 - 1 to 2 teaspoons hot sauce (Sriracha or preferred chili sauce)
17 - Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

→ Garnishes

18 - 2 tablespoons toasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
19 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
20 - Lime wedges, for serving

# Steps:

01 - Set oven temperature to 400°F (200°C).
02 - Toss cubed sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, ground cumin, and ½ teaspoon salt. Spread evenly on a baking sheet and roast for 25 to 30 minutes, turning halfway until tender and golden.
03 - Brush chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon olive oil, then season with smoked paprika, garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and black pepper.
04 - Grill or pan-sear chicken over medium-high heat for 6 to 7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
05 - Combine honey, hot sauce, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Mix well and set aside.
06 - Distribute mixed salad greens evenly into four bowls. Top with roasted sweet potatoes, sliced chicken, avocado, red onion, and cherry tomatoes.
07 - Drizzle each bowl with prepared hot honey. Garnish with pumpkin seeds, fresh herbs, and lime wedges.
08 - Serve immediately for optimal freshness and flavor.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like restaurant quality but comes together in under an hour with minimal effort.
  • The hot honey adds an addictive sweet heat that makes every bite exciting.
  • You can prep the components ahead and assemble bowls all week without getting bored.
  • It satisfies without feeling heavy, perfect when you want something filling but fresh.
02 -
  • Do not overcrowd the sweet potatoes on the baking sheet or they will steam instead of roast and you will lose those crispy edges.
  • Let the chicken rest for at least 5 minutes after cooking, cutting it too soon releases all the juices and leaves you with dry meat.
  • Make the hot honey ahead and store it in a jar, it keeps for weeks and becomes your new favorite condiment for everything.
03 -
  • Invest in a good meat thermometer, it is the only way to guarantee perfectly cooked chicken every single time.
  • Toast your pumpkin seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes, shaking the pan often, until they puff up and smell nutty.
  • If your avocado is not ripe yet, leave it on the counter in a paper bag with a banana overnight to speed things up.
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