Sweet Potato Chicken Protein Bowl
Roasted sweet potato cubes with seasoned chicken breast, black beans, and avocado crema. 46g protein with slow-digesting carbs for sustained energy.
PROTEIN 46g
CALORIES 510
P:E RATIO 0.9
TIME 35m
YIELD 4
P:E 0.9
ELITE DENSITY INVENTORY LIST
ORIGINAL
VEGAN SWAP
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast 46G PROTEIN
3 large sweet potatoes, cubed (3/4 inch) CARB BASE
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed HIGH FIBER
1 avocado PRODUCE
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt DAIRY
1 lime, juiced FLAVOR
2 tbsp olive oil FLAVOR
1 tsp smoked paprika FLAVOR
1 tsp cumin FLAVOR
1 tsp garlic powder FLAVOR
Salt and pepper to taste FLAVOR
Fresh cilantro for garnish FLAVOR
MEAL PREP LOGISTICS
- Storage: Store for up to 5 days. Keep avocado crema separate.
- Batching: Sweet potatoes + chicken is the classic bodybuilder combo — complex carbs for energy, lean protein for recovery.
- Reheat: Microwave for 2 minutes. Add crema after reheating.
EXECUTION STEPS
01
THE MACRO PREP
Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
02
THE MACRO PREP
Toss sweet potato cubes with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on one side of the pan.
03
THE MACRO PREP
Season chicken with paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Place on the other side of the pan.
04
HIGH HEAT SEAR
Roast for 22-25 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F and sweet potatoes are tender.
05
STEP 5
Make avocado crema: blend avocado, Greek yogurt, lime juice, and a pinch of salt.
06
STEP 6
Slice chicken. Divide sweet potatoes, chicken, and black beans into 4 bowls.
07
STEP 7
Top with avocado crema and fresh cilantro.
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FULL EXECUTION PLANS
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servings
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast
- 3 large sweet potatoes, cubed (3/4 inch)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 avocado
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish