Avocado Sweet Potato Chicken Bowl (Printable)

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

# What You'll Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (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 (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 (arugula, spinach, baby kale)
13 - ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
14 - ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved

→ Hot Honey

15 - ¼ cup honey
16 - 1–2 teaspoons hot sauce (e.g., 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

# Step-by-Step:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F.
02 - Toss sweet potato cubes 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 through, until tender and golden.
03 - Brush chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon olive oil and 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. Remove and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
05 - Combine honey, hot sauce, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl and stir well. Set aside.
06 - Divide salad greens evenly among four bowls. Top with roasted sweet potatoes, sliced chicken, avocado, red onion, and cherry tomatoes.
07 - Drizzle hot honey over each bowl, then garnish with toasted pumpkin seeds, fresh herbs, and lime wedges.
08 - Serve immediately for optimal freshness.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's ready in under an hour and feels sophisticated enough to serve guests, yet simple enough for a random Tuesday lunch.
  • The hot honey drizzle adds an addictive sweet-spicy element that elevates every component without being complicated.
  • Each ingredient shines on its own, but together they create something greater than just the sum of their parts.
02 -
  • Don't skip letting the chicken rest after cooking; it's the difference between juicy, tender meat and something that feels dry despite all your effort.
  • The hot honey will thicken as it cools, so drizzle it while your components are still warm so it soaks into the greens slightly and binds everything together.
  • Assemble your bowls just before eating rather than making them ahead; the avocado will brown and the greens will start to wilt if left sitting with the warm components.
03 -
  • Toast your pumpkin seeds in a dry skillet for just a couple of minutes to unlock their nutty flavor and make them taste intentional rather than like something from a bag.
  • Squeeze fresh lime over everything right before eating; it brightens all the flavors and adds a final layer of freshness that feels like the perfect finish.
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