Avocado Sweet Potato Chicken Bowl (Print View)

A nutrient-rich bowl combining grilled chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, avocado, fresh greens, and a spicy-sweet honey glaze.

# What You'll Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1.1 lb)
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
04 - ½ tsp garlic powder
05 - ½ tsp salt
06 - ¼ tsp black pepper

→ Vegetables & Greens

07 - 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed (approximately 1.1 lb)
08 - 1 tbsp olive oil
09 - 1 tsp ground cumin
10 - ½ tsp 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 - 1–2 tsp hot sauce (such as Sriracha)
17 - Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)

→ Garnishes

18 - 2 tbsp toasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
19 - 2 tbsp fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
20 - Lime wedges, for serving

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Set oven to 400°F and prepare for roasting.
02 - Toss the cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, ground cumin, and 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 olive oil and season evenly with smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
04 - Grill or pan-sear chicken over medium-high heat for 6 to 7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
05 - Combine honey, hot sauce, and optional red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Mix well and set aside.
06 - Distribute salad greens into four bowls. Top with roasted sweet potatoes, sliced chicken, avocado, red onion, and cherry tomatoes.
07 - Drizzle hot honey over the assembled ingredients. Garnish with toasted pumpkin seeds, chopped herbs, and lime wedges.
08 - Present immediately for optimal freshness and flavor.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It comes together in under an hour, and most of that time is hands-off roasting while you do something else.
  • The hot honey is genuinely addictive—sweet, spicy, and exactly the kind of element that makes people ask for the recipe.
  • You can swap proteins and vegetables based on what's in your fridge, so it never gets boring.
02 -
  • Don't skip resting the chicken—those 5 minutes let the juices redistribute, and slicing into a still-hot chicken breast is how you end up with dry pieces.
  • The hot honey is potent, so start with less than you think you need and drizzle more at the table if people want it.
  • Assemble the bowls just before eating so the greens stay crisp and the avocado doesn't have time to brown.
03 -
  • Toast your pumpkin seeds yourself if you have time—5 minutes in a dry skillet transforms them from forgettable to genuinely crave-worthy.
  • The hot honey is the secret weapon here, so don't skim on drizzling it; it ties all the flavors together and makes the bowl taste intentional instead of just healthy.
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