Hot Honey Chicken Sweet Potato Bowl is a great dinner when you want something filling, fresh, and a little sweet with a little heat.
This bowl uses chicken breast, sweet potatoes, romaine lettuce, corn, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, red onion, feta cheese, green onions, honey, hot sauce, and a creamy Greek yogurt sauce.
It has that sweet and spicy mix people keep coming back to, but it still feels like a real meal.
The sweet potatoes make it hearty, the chicken adds plenty of protein, and the fresh toppings keep the bowl from feeling heavy.
This is a great one for meal prep, work lunches, or dinner after a long day when you want something hearty and high protein.
Keep a large baking sheet, skillet, and a couple of small bowls nearby for this recipe. Measuring cups and measuring spoons help keep the sauces balanced.
Why You’ll Love This Hot Honey Chicken Sweet Potato Bowl
It Has Sweet Heat
The hot honey drizzle gives the bowl a sweet and spicy finish without taking over the whole dish.
It’s Filling
Chicken breast, sweet potatoes, corn, romaine, and feta make this bowl feel like a full meal.
It Works for Meal Prep
You can prep the chicken, sweet potatoes, vegetables, and sauces ahead of time, then build the bowls when you’re ready.
It Uses Everyday Ingredients
This recipe uses common items like chicken breast, sweet potatoes, lettuce, corn, tomatoes, Greek yogurt, honey, and hot sauce.
It Has Texture
The roasted sweet potatoes, crisp romaine, juicy tomatoes, corn, and creamy sauce all work well together in one bowl.
Ingredient Substitutions
Chicken Breast
Boneless skinless chicken thighs can be used instead of chicken breast. They may need a few extra minutes to cook through.
Sweet Potatoes
Diced butternut squash or roasted baby potatoes can be used if you don’t have sweet potatoes.
Romaine Lettuce
Chopped green leaf lettuce, spring mix, or spinach can be used instead of romaine.
Corn
Canned corn, frozen thawed corn, or grilled corn all work in this bowl.
Feta Cheese
Reduced-fat shredded cheddar, goat cheese, or cotija cheese can be used instead of feta.
Hot Sauce
Use your favorite hot sauce. For less heat, use a mild hot sauce and skip the crushed red pepper flakes.
Greek Yogurt
Plain regular yogurt can be used instead of Greek yogurt, but the sauce will be thinner.
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High Protein Hot Honey Chicken Sweet Potato Bowl
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Ingredients
- 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
- 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil divided
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder divided
- ¾ teaspoon smoked paprika divided
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon salt divided
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup corn drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- ½ cup red bell pepper diced
- ¼ cup red onion finely chopped
- ¼ cup reduced-fat crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoon sliced green onions
For the Hot Honey Drizzle:
- 2 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
For the Creamy Yogurt Sauce:
- ½ cup plain nonfat greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon light ranch dressing
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Place the diced sweet potatoes on a large baking sheet.
- Drizzle the sweet potatoes with 2 teaspoons olive oil.
- Sprinkle the sweet potatoes with ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika, chili powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, and black pepper.
- Toss the sweet potatoes until coated. Spread the sweet potatoes in a single layer.
- Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until tender and lightly browned.
- While the sweet potatoes bake, pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
- Sprinkle the chicken with the remaining ½ teaspoon garlic powder, remaining ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, onion powder, and remaining ¼ teaspoon salt.
- In a large skillet, heat the remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chicken to the skillet. Cook the chicken for 6 to 7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
- Transfer the chicken to a cutting board. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes.
- Dice or slice the chicken.
- In a small bowl, add the honey, hot sauce, apple cider vinegar, and crushed red pepper flakes. Using a wire whisk, mix until smooth.
- In another small bowl, add the Greek yogurt, light ranch dressing, water, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Using a wire whisk, mix until smooth.
- Divide the romaine lettuce between 4 bowls. Top each bowl with roasted sweet potatoes, chicken, corn, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, red onion, feta cheese, and green onions.
- Drizzle each bowl with creamy yogurt sauce. Drizzle each bowl lightly with hot honey.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Tips and Tricks
Keep the sauces separate for meal prep – Store the creamy yogurt sauce and hot honey drizzle in small containers. Add them right before serving so the lettuce stays fresh. Cut the sweet potatoes the same size – Smaller, even pieces cook better and are easier to eat in a bowl. Let the chicken rest before slicing – Resting helps keep the chicken from drying out when you cut it. Adjust the heat level – Use less hot sauce or leave out the crushed red pepper flakes for a milder bowl. Add the lettuce last when storing – If you’re packing this for later, keep the lettuce separate from the warm ingredients until serving.Storing and Reheating
Store in Refrigerator – Store the chicken, sweet potatoes, vegetables, and sauces in separate airtight containers for up to 4 days. Reheat in Microwave – Place the chicken and sweet potatoes in a microwave-safe dish. Heat in 30-second intervals until warm. Reheat in Skillet – Place the chicken and sweet potatoes in a skillet over medium-low heat. Warm for a few minutes, stirring as needed. Serve After Reheating – Add the warmed chicken and sweet potatoes to the romaine and toppings. Drizzle with creamy yogurt sauce and hot honey before serving.Nutrition
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