Avocado Sweet Potato Chicken Bowl (Print Version)

Juicy grilled chicken with roasted sweet potatoes, creamy avocado, fresh greens, and a hot honey drizzle.

# What You'll Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1.1 lb)
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 (approximately 1.1 lb)
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 (e.g., 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 (such as Sriracha)
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

# How To:

01 - Set the oven to 400°F and prepare for roasting.
02 - Toss cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, ground cumin, and salt; spread evenly on a baking sheet and roast for 25 to 30 minutes, turning once halfway until tender and golden.
03 - Brush chicken breasts with olive oil, then season with smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
04 - Grill or pan-sear the chicken over medium-high heat for 6 to 7 minutes per side until fully cooked; allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
05 - Whisk together honey, hot sauce, and optional red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Set aside.
06 - Distribute mixed greens into four bowls, then layer roasted sweet potatoes, sliced chicken, avocado, red onion, and cherry tomatoes on top.
07 - Drizzle each bowl with hot honey, sprinkle toasted pumpkin seeds and fresh herbs, and accompany with lime wedges. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in under an hour but tastes like you put in way more effort than you actually did.
  • The hot honey adds this unexpected kick that makes every bite a little different depending on how much you drizzle.
  • You can prep the chicken and sweet potatoes ahead and just assemble when hunger strikes.
  • It's filling without feeling heavy, and the colors alone make you feel like you're doing something right.
02 -
  • Don't crowd the sweet potatoes on the pan or they'll steam instead of roast and you'll miss out on those crispy edges.
  • Let the chicken rest after cooking, if you slice it right away all the moisture escapes and you're left with sad, dry meat.
  • Taste your hot honey before drizzling, hot sauces vary wildly in heat and you don't want to accidentally set someone's mouth on fire.
03 -
  • Use a meat thermometer to check the chicken, guessing leads to overcooked rubber or undercooked anxiety.
  • If your avocado isn't ripe, leave it in a paper bag with a banana overnight and it'll soften right up.
  • Double the hot honey recipe and keep it in your fridge, it's incredible on everything from roasted vegetables to morning toast.
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