Avocado Sweet Potato Chicken Bowl (Printable)

Grilled chicken with roasted sweet potatoes, avocado, fresh greens, and a sweet-spicy honey drizzle in a colorful bowl.

# Ingredient list:

→ Proteins

01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (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 (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

# Cooking steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F.
02 - Toss cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, ground cumin, and salt. Spread evenly on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 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 chicken over medium-high heat for 6–7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let 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 salad greens into four bowls. Top with roasted sweet potatoes, sliced chicken, avocado, red onion, and cherry tomatoes.
07 - Drizzle hot honey over each bowl, then garnish with toasted pumpkin seeds, fresh herbs, and lime wedges.
08 - Serve immediately while fresh and warm.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • It comes together faster than you'd expect, and somehow feels fancy enough for when people are coming over.
  • The hot honey drizzle is genuinely addictive—sweet and spicy and so easy to adjust to your mood.
  • You can prep most of it ahead, which makes weeknight dinners feel less stressful.
02 -
  • Don't let the avocado sit sliced for more than a few minutes or it'll start to brown—slice it right as you're assembling.
  • The hot honey is best made fresh and drizzled on just before serving so it stays pourable instead of getting sticky.
  • If your chicken is on the thick side, it can dry out quickly—using a meat thermometer takes the guesswork out (aim for 165°F).
03 -
  • A meat thermometer removes all doubt about whether the chicken is done—165°F is your target, and it only takes a second to check.
  • Toasting your own pumpkin seeds from raw takes about 5 minutes in a dry pan and tastes noticeably better than store-bought, even though both work.
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