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Healthy Chicken & Sweet Potato Rice Bowl Recipe taken with iphone 15 pro max --iw 2 --ar 4:5 --v 6.1 --raw

Blackened Chicken Brown Rice Bowls

A hearty and wholesome bowl packed with spiced blackened chicken, caramelized roasted sweet potatoes, fluffy brown rice, and a creamy, zesty avocado yogurt topping. Healthy, flavor-packed, and ready to satisfy!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Soup
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 people
Calories 375 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Cast iron skillet
  • 1 Sheet pan

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 3 cups chopped sweet potato about ¼ inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoon + 2 tsp olive oil divided
  • 1 ¼ teaspoon kosher salt divided
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Cayenne pepper optional
  • 1 lb chicken tenders
  • ¾ cup chopped onion
  • 1 ½ cups shaved brussels sprouts
  • 2 large garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup black beans rinsed
  • 2 packages Trader Joe’s frozen brown rice or make your own
  • ½ cup chopped cilantro plus more for garnish
  • 1 large avocado
  • ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon + 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 425°F.
  • Toss sweet potato with 2 tablespoon olive oil, ½ teaspoon salt, and cumin. Spread on a sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping once halfway through.
  • Mix garlic powder, paprika, oregano, onion powder, cayenne (optional), and the rest of salt in a bowl.
  • Coat chicken tenders with remaining olive oil and spice mix. Sear in hot skillet 3–4 minutes each side until cooked through. Let rest and slice.
  • In same skillet, add remaining olive oil, onion, brussels sprouts, and garlic. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Add black beans, cook 1–2 minutes more.
  • Heat brown rice and toss with chopped cilantro, season to taste.
  • Assemble bowls with rice, sautéed vegetables, sweet potatoes, and sliced chicken. Top with avocado cream and sprinkle of cilantro.
  • For avocado cream, mash avocado, mix in Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and salt. Whisk until smooth.

Notes

Make extra roasted sweet potatoes to reheat throughout the week. Store avocado cream separately to maintain freshness. For a vegetarian version, use tofu or extra beans instead of chicken.