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Chicken Sweet Potato Rice Bowl

Chicken Sweet Potato Rice Bowl

485kcal
Prep 15 minutes
Cook 25 minutes
Total 40 minutes
Servings 4 bowls
Course Main Course
Cuisine Fusion

Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • 1.25 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice uncooked
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 1 large sweet potato peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
Sauce and Seasonings
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Large skillet
  • small bowl

Method

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of rice with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18 minutes until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender.
  2. While the rice cooks, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced sweet potato and cook for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pieces are tender and lightly browned on the edges.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to create the sauce.
  4. Push the cooked sweet potatoes to one side of the skillet. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the empty space and place the chicken cubes in a single layer. Cook for 5-7 minutes without moving to get a good sear, then flip and cook for another 5 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink.
  5. Pour the sauce over the chicken and sweet potatoes, stirring to coat everything evenly. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and glazes the ingredients.
  6. Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and divide it between bowls. Top with the glazed chicken and sweet potato mixture, then garnish with the sliced green onions.

Nutrition

Calories485kcalCarbohydrates62gProtein34gFat11gSaturated Fat2gPolyunsaturated Fat1.5gMonounsaturated Fat6gCholesterol80mgSodium730mgPotassium680mgFiber4gSugar12gVitamin A160IUVitamin C5mgCalcium50mgIron2.5mg

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