Buddha Bowl

By Golfwidow7

This healthy and hearty Buddha Bowl features chopped chicken, sweet potatoes, spinach, onions, brown rice and a perfect combination of seasonings. This all in one "Buddha Bowl" meal is a regular visitor to our dining room table. DELICIOUS!

Ingredients

• 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2" cubes
• 1 large red onion, diced
• 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 1 pound chicken breast, boneless, skinless
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 small garlic clove, minced
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
• 1 avocado, thinly sliced
• 4 cups brown rice, cooked

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425°F.

Spread sweet potatoes and red onions onto a large baking sheet. Drizzle with about 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the sweet potatoes are tender.

CHICKEN:

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet. Season chicken all over with salt, pepper, garlic powder and ground ginger. Add chicken to skillet and cook for 6-8 minutes pre side, or until cooked through. Let rest for 10 minutes, then cut each breast into 1" pieces.

DRESSING:

Whisk together garlic, soy sauce, peanut butter, honey and lime juice until evenly combined. Whisk in sesame oil and 1 tablespoon of olive oil until smooth.

Divide rice between bowls. Top with sweet potatoes, chicken, avocado and baby spinach. Sprinkle with cilantro and sesame seeds and drizzle dressing on top.