Chimichurri Chicken and Sweet Potato Bowl

Need a non-boring chicken recipe? This is it. Give me a delicious sauce or dip any day, but especially a super-herby one. Try this satisfying, nutritionally balanced meal with grilled chicken, roasted sweet potato, greens and the perfect dip — chimichurri. This is also perfect for kids: everyone can build their own plate, with the green sauce or not.

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Chimichurri Chicken and Sweet Potato Bowl

Yield 4

Author Amy Anderson

Prep time

10 Min

Cook time

30 Min

Total time

40 Min

No more boring chicken! Adding a super flavorful (and nutrient-dense) sauce is a great way to level up bland chicken to herby and delicious! This recipe is the perfect mix of health and flavor.

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Ingredients

Chimichurri

• 1/2 cup parsley, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup oregano, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 TBS red wine vinegar

Chicken

• 1.5 pounds chicken breast, boneless, skinless
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 2 TBS olive oil
• 1 tsp garlic powder

Perfect Roasted Sweet Potatoes

• 2 sweet potatoes
• 2 tsp of olive oil

Instructions

Chimichurri

1. In a bowl combine all chimichurri ingredients, season with salt and pepper and set aside.

Chicken

1. Combine chicken, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic powder and season with salt and pepper, marinate for at least 1 hour prior to cooking.
2. Cook as desired, I prefer grilled using the grill plate of an air fryer.
3. Cook to 165 degrees.

Perfect Roasted Sweet Potatoes

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
2. Cut sweet potatoes in half, drizzle with oil on all sides. place on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper.
3. Cook for about 30 minutes or until soft.

Notes

I love to serve this bowl with arugula or other greens! This is a perfectly balanced, flavorful meal!

Nutrition Facts

Calories

510

Fat

27 g

Sat. Fat

4 g

Carbs

27 g

Fiber

5 g

Net carbs

22 g

Sugar

5 g

Protein

39 g

Sodium

266 mg

Cholesterol

109 mg