Description
Easy Avocado Mojo Bowls: Sweet Potato & Chicken Delight is a vibrant and healthy meal that marries succulent chicken with roasted sweet potatoes, all topped with a zesty avocado mojo sauce. This colorful dish is not only visually appealing but also easy to prepare, making it perfect for family dinners or meal prep. Each bite is a celebration of flavors and textures that will leave your taste buds dancing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 large sweet potatoes (approximately 1 lb), diced
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
- Juice of 2 limes
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (plus more for roasting)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Toss diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until golden.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and cook chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown (165°F internal temperature).
- In a blender, combine avocado, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper; blend until smooth.
- Serve bowls with roasted sweet potatoes and sliced chicken drizzled with avocado mojo.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg