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Grilled Chicken Bowl with Sweet Potato Fries & Avocado Salsa

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  • Author: Emma Delaney
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Grilling, Baking
  • Cuisine: Fusion
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A vibrant and nourishing bowl featuring herbed grilled chicken, crispy sweet potato fries, creamy cilantro-lime sauce, and a zesty avocado cherry tomato salsa. This power-packed meal is both fresh and satisfying—perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.


Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, cut into fries
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for fries)
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika (for fries)
  • Salt to taste (for fries)
  • 1 ripe avocado, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice (for salsa)
  • Salt and pepper to taste (for salsa)
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or plant-based yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice (for cream)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (for cream)
  • Salt to taste (for cream)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss sweet potato fries with olive oil, paprika, and salt. Spread on a baking sheet and bake for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway.
  2. While the fries are baking, coat chicken breasts with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  3. Grill the chicken on a stovetop grill or skillet over medium-high heat for 5–6 minutes per side or until cooked through. Slice into strips.
  4. Mix all salsa ingredients (avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper) in a bowl and set aside.
  5. Blend all cilantro-lime cream ingredients (yogurt, lime juice, cilantro, salt) until smooth.
  6. Assemble bowls with sweet potato fries, grilled chicken strips, avocado salsa, and a dollop of cilantro-lime cream.

Notes

  • Use plant-based yogurt for a dairy-free version.
  • Chicken can be grilled ahead for meal prep.
  • Customize with additional toppings like black beans or corn.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 420mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 38g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg