Avocado Sweet Potato Chicken Bowl (Printable)

Grilled chicken pairs with roasted sweet potatoes, avocado, greens, and a hot honey drizzle for a balanced bowl.

# What You'll Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1.1 lbs)
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 lbs)
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 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

# Directions:

01 - Set the oven to 400°F and prepare for roasting.
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, flipping 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 on each side until fully cooked. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
05 - Combine honey, hot sauce, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Mix thoroughly and set aside.
06 - Distribute mixed greens among four bowls. Top with roasted sweet potatoes, sliced chicken, avocado slices, red onion, and cherry tomatoes.
07 - Drizzle hot honey over each bowl and garnish with toasted pumpkin seeds, fresh herbs, and lime wedges. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under an hour and actually tastes like you spent way more effort than you did.
  • The hot honey moment is when everything clicks—that sweet-spicy-tangy thing that makes you want another bite immediately.
  • You can prep everything in advance and assemble in minutes, perfect for weeknights when energy is low.
  • One bowl that somehow feels indulgent and nourishing at the same time.
02 -
  • Don't skip letting the chicken rest after cooking—those five minutes let the juices settle so every bite is juicy instead of dry.
  • The hot honey is the whole point, so taste it before you assemble and adjust the heat level to you.
  • Assemble this right before eating so the greens stay crisp and the avocado doesn't turn gray.
03 -
  • If your sweet potatoes aren't caramelizing, don't stir them too much—let them sit on the pan so they get those crispy, golden edges.
  • Pound your chicken breasts to even thickness so they cook at the same speed and you're not serving some part dry while waiting for another part to finish.
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