Avocado Sweet Potato Chicken Bowl (Printable Version)

Juicy grilled chicken paired with roasted sweet potatoes, avocado slices, fresh greens, and a hot honey drizzle.

# Components:

→ Proteins

01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approx. 1.1 lbs)
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 (approx. 1.1 lbs)
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 (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 (e.g. Sriracha)
17 - Pinch of 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

# Method Steps:

01 - Set the oven to 400°F and prepare for roasting.
02 - Toss 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 with smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
04 - Grill or pan-sear the 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 red pepper flakes in a small bowl and mix well. Set aside.
06 - Divide mixed greens among four bowls. Top with roasted sweet potatoes, sliced chicken, avocado, red onion, and cherry tomatoes.
07 - Drizzle each bowl with the prepared hot honey, then garnish with toasted pumpkin seeds, fresh herbs, and lime wedges.
08 - Serve immediately while ingredients are fresh and warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under an hour and tastes like you spent the afternoon fussing over it.
  • The hot honey is genuinely addictive—sweet, spicy, and impossibly simple to make.
  • You can prep everything while one pan does the heavy lifting, which means less stress and more time to breathe.
02 -
  • Wet chicken doesn't brown—pat it completely dry before it hits the heat, or you'll end up steaming instead of searing.
  • Don't skip the resting period after cooking chicken; those few minutes make the difference between juicy slices and dry disappointment.
03 -
  • Room temperature avocado is easier to slice cleanly than cold avocado pulled straight from the fridge.
  • The hot honey gets more intense as it sits, so add it just before eating unless you're a heat-seeker like I am.
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