Greek Chicken Power Bowl
A delightful combination of roasted sweet potatoes, succulent chicken, and refreshing tzatziki sauce that is both healthy and flavorful.
Ingredients
For the Base
- 1 large white sweet potato, cut into wedges
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
For the Seasoning
- 3 tablespoons olive or avocado oil Choose based on preference.
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
For the Tzatziki Sauce
- 1 cup plain unsweetened coconut yogurt Greek yogurt can be substituted.
- ½ large cucumber, grated
- 2 teaspoons fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
For the Salad
- ½ large cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, diced
- 2 tablespoons red onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons red or white wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- to taste pepper
To Serve
- Mixed greens
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Fresh dill, chopped
- Fresh lemon juice
- Kalamata olives
- Crumbled feta
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss the sweet potato wedges in 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
- Spread them onto a baking sheet and roast for about 25-30 minutes until tender.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the coconut yogurt, grated cucumber, chopped dill, lemon juice, and ½ teaspoon of salt. Stir well to blend all flavors.
- In a skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Season the chicken pieces with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, dried parsley, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper.
- Cook the chicken in the skillet for about 7-10 minutes, until it is browned and cooked through.
- In a separate bowl, combine the diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, olive oil, red or white wine vinegar, ½ teaspoon salt, and some pepper. Toss well to coat.
Assembly
- Layer mixed greens at the bottom of each bowl.
- Add a generous portion of roasted sweet potatoes, cooked chicken, salad, and a few dollops of tzatziki sauce.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, dill, lemon juice, Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta.
Notes
Drizzling a little olive oil over the finished bowls adds a delicious finish. Freshness Counts: Use fresh herbs and vegetables for the best taste.