Mexican-Style Spicy Sweet Potato and Chicken Bowl

A hearty and colorful Mexican-inspired bowl featuring roasted sweet potatoes, spiced chicken chunks, and fresh avocado topped with cooling sour cream and cilantro. This nutritious meal combines the sweetness of roasted potatoes with the warmth of paprika and fresh ingredients.

2 servings
1 hr 15 min

Ingredients

  • 2 whole sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped into chunks
  • 2 tablespoons Coconut oil
  • 1 clove garlic clove
  • 1 whole red onion
  • 200 g skinless chicken breast
  • 1 teaspoons paprika
  • 200 g canned chopped tomatoes
  • 1 whole ripe avocado
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1 handful fresh cilantro
  • 1 pinch Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas Mark 6.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Massage the sweet potato chunks with a little coconut oil, season well and then place onto a foil-lined tray. Bake in the oven for about 35 minutes.

    35 min

  3. 3.

    Meanwhile, heat a small amount of coconut oil in a frying pan, add the garlic and red onion and fry gently until slightly softened. Add the chicken breast chunks, lightly season with paprika and a pinch of salt and pepper and brown the chicken for a few minutes.

    10 min

  4. 4.

    Add the chopped tomatoes, then leave to simmer for 20 minutes until thickened.

    20 min

  5. 5.

    Once the sweet potato is cooked, add to the pan and stir through.

    2 min

  6. 6.

    Plate up, add the avocado, sour cream and sprinkle with fresh cilantro and paprika and serve.

    3 min