Cajun Grilled Chicken and Sweet Potato Bowl 🍗🍠
This Cajun Grilled Chicken and Sweet Potato Bowl is packed with bold flavors from the Cajun-spiced chicken, paired with roasted sweet potatoes, tender steamed broccoli, and finished off with a creamy garlic tahini drizzle. 🍗🍠 A hearty and flavorful meal that's perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients:
For the Cajun Grilled Chicken:
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 🍗
1 tbsp olive oil 🫒
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning 🌶️
1 tsp garlic powder 🧄
1 tsp smoked paprika 🌶️
1/2 tsp onion powder 🧅
Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
Juice of 1 lime 🍋
For the Roasted Sweet Potatoes:
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed 🍠
1 tbsp olive oil 🫒
1 tsp paprika 🌶️
1/2 tsp garlic powder 🧄
Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
For the Steamed Broccoli:
2 cups broccoli florets 🥦
Salt to taste 🧂
For the Garlic Tahini Drizzle:
1/4 cup tahini 🥄
1 tbsp olive oil 🫒
1 tbsp lemon juice 🍋
1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
1-2 tbsp warm water 💧 (to thin the sauce)
Salt to taste 🧂
Instructions:
Prepare the Cajun Grilled Chicken:
In a small bowl, combine olive oil 🫒, Cajun seasoning 🌶️, garlic powder 🧄, smoked paprika 🌶️, onion powder 🧅, salt, pepper 🧂, and lime juice 🍋.
Rub the spice mixture onto the chicken breasts 🍗 and let it marinate for at least 15-20 minutes.
Preheat the grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 74°C). Let it rest for a few minutes, then slice it into strips.
Roast the Sweet Potatoes:
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Toss the cubed sweet potatoes 🍠 with olive oil 🫒, paprika 🌶️, garlic powder 🧄, salt, and pepper 🧂.
Spread the sweet potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and slightly caramelized.
Steam the Broccoli:
While the sweet potatoes are roasting, steam the broccoli 🥦 for 4-5 minutes until tender but still bright green. Season with salt 🧂.
Make the Garlic Tahini Drizzle:
In a small bowl, whisk together tahini 🥄, olive oil 🫒, lemon juice 🍋, minced garlic 🧄, and warm water 💧 until smooth and creamy. Add more water to reach your desired drizzle consistency.
Season with salt 🧂 to taste.
Assemble the Bowl:
Start by adding a base of roasted sweet potatoes 🍠 in each bowl.
Top with steamed broccoli 🥦 and sliced Cajun grilled chicken 🍗.
Drizzle with the creamy garlic tahini sauce 🥄 and serve immediately.
This Cajun Grilled Chicken and Sweet Potato Bowl is a flavorful, well-rounded meal with a spicy kick from the chicken, a natural sweetness from the roasted sweet potatoes, and a creamy drizzle that ties it all together. 🍗🍠