Sweet Potato Quinoa Bowl with Honey Sriracha Sauce
A delicious and nutritious sweet potato quinoa bowl with a spicy, sweet honey sriracha sauce - topped with crunch walnuts for the perfect bite. Packed with protein, fiber, vitamin D, iron and potassium - yet comforting and decadent.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 434kcal
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed (or about 2 cups frozen cubes)
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa (or about 2-3 cups, cooked)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or almonds
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper, garlic powder
Honey Sriracha Sauce
- 1/2 cup honey or hot honey for more spice
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons sriracha, or to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Season the chicken and sweet potato cubes with a little olive oil, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Keep it easy and place both chicken breast and sweet potato cubes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Spread out the sweet potato cubes and fit the chicken breasts in on the sides. Bake for about 30 minutes.
- Cook quinoa according to package directions. When cooked, keep on simmer until ready to serve.
- When there is about 5 minutes left on the chicken/sweet potato, start making the honey sriracha sauce. Measure out a 1/4 cup of butter and add to a small saucepan on low heat. Coat 1/2 cup measuring cup with cooking spray and add honey so it pours easily. Add to pan, along with 1 tablespoon of vinegar and garlic powder to taste. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Take the chicken breast out of the oven when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F and the sweet potatoes are soft but not mushy. Dice the chicken into bite-size pieces.
- Assemble the bowls: 1/2 cup quinoa on the bottom, top with sweet potatoes, diced chicken, chopped nuts and drizzle with honey sriracha sauce. Enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure the chicken is not too thick if being cooked with the sweet potatoes.
- Use frozen sweet potatoes, microwaveable rice or quinoa packets, and/or pre-cooked chicken for added convenience.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings: 4 | |
| Amount per serving | |
| Calories | 434 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 16.4g | 21% |
| Saturated Fat 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium 94mg | 4% |
| Total Carbohydrate 53g | 19% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.9g | 21% |
| Total Sugars 10.9g | |
| Protein 20.5g | |
| Vitamin D 4mcg | 18% |
| Calcium 41mg | 3% |
| Iron 3mg | 16% |
| Potassium 906mg | 19% |
Nutrition
Calories: 434kcal