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Grilled herb chicken bowl with sweet potato fries, avocado salsa, and quinoa served in a white bowl

Grilled Herb Chicken Bowl with Sweet Potato Fries

A wholesome, high-protein bowl with herb-marinated grilled chicken, smoky sweet potato fries, creamy avocado salsa, and fluffy quinoa. Ready in 45 minutes and perfect for weeknights or meal prep.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large chicken breasts butterflied or sliced into fillets
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for chicken marinade
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp garlic powder for chicken
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp paprika for chicken
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 large sweet potatoes sliced into even wedges
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for fries
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika for fries
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder for fries
  • 2 ripe avocados diced
  • 1 medium tomato diced
  • 0.25 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa or brown rice for bowl base
  • mixed greens or spinach for serving

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Grill or skillet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425F (220C). Toss sweet potato wedges with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet with no overlapping pieces. Bake 20 to 25 minutes, flipping once halfway, until golden and slightly crisp at the edges.
  2. Mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Coat chicken and let rest for 10 to 15 minutes at room temperature. For deeper flavor, marinate in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
  3. Heat a grill or skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken 4 to 5 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165F (74C). Rest for 5 minutes on a cutting board before slicing into strips.
  4. In a small bowl, combine diced avocado, tomato, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Fold gently to keep avocado chunky. Make this right before serving.
  5. Build each bowl with a base of quinoa or brown rice, add a handful of greens, then layer on sliced chicken, sweet potato fries, and a generous spoonful of avocado salsa. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lime if desired.

Notes

Store components separately in airtight containers for up to 3 days. Reheat chicken and quinoa with a splash of water to prevent drying. Make avocado salsa fresh each time. Reheat fries in a 375F oven for 8 to 10 minutes. Swap quinoa for cauliflower rice for a lower-carb version.