Description
Sweet Potato and Lemon Chicken Bowls are a deliciously vibrant dish that brings together tender roasted chicken, creamy sweet potatoes, and zesty lemon for a satisfying meal. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, these bowls are not only visually appealing but also packed with flavor. With simple ingredients and quick preparation, they are sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 pounds), peeled and cubed
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh herbs (thyme or rosemary)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Coat chicken breasts evenly in this mixture.
- Toss sweet potato cubes in olive oil, salt, and herbs until well coated.
- Arrange chicken on one side of the baking sheet and sweet potatoes on the other. Bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sweet potatoes are tender.
- Squeeze additional lemon juice over the dish before serving. Let rest for five minutes.
- Serve by layering sweet potatoes first topped with sliced chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 450g)
- Calories: 465
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg