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Simple Glazed Chicken Sweet Potato Rice Bowl

A white bowl filled with white rice topped with chunks of chicken and sweet potato covered in a savory brown sauce, making a delicious chicken sweet potato rice bowl.
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Make this balanced, flavorful chicken sweet potato rice bowl for an easy weeknight dinner or healthy meal prep lunch.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup uncooked white rice (or brown rice)
  • 2 cups water (for rice)
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water (slurry)
  • Optional: Green onions, sliced, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook the rice according to package directions using 2 cups of water. Set aside once cooked.
  2. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the diced sweet potatoes with half of the olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping halfway, until tender and slightly browned.
  3. While potatoes roast, prepare the glaze. In a small saucepan, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, and ginger. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
  4. Add the chicken pieces to the simmering sauce. Cook for about 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through.
  5. Stir the cornstarch slurry into the sauce and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens into a glaze that coats the chicken.
  6. Assemble your bowls: Divide the cooked rice among serving bowls. Top the rice with the roasted sweet potatoes and the glazed chicken mixture.
  7. Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.

Notes

  • For meal prep, store the rice, chicken/sauce, and sweet potatoes in separate containers to keep textures best until serving.
  • You can roast the sweet potatoes on a sheet pan alongside the chicken if you prefer a sheet pan chicken sweet potato rice method, adjusting cook times as needed.
  • Use brown rice for added fiber and a more complex carbohydrate base.

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