Ingredients:
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 large red onion, diced
- 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
- 1 small clove garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp. creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 c. Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp. honey
- 1 tbsp. toasted sesame oil
- 4 c. cooked brown rice
- 1 avocado, thinly sliced
- 2 c. baby spinach
- 1 tbsp. Freshly chopped cilantro, for garnish
- 1 tsp. Toasted sesame seeds
Preparation:
- Preheat oven to 425°.
- On a large baking sheet, toss sweet potatoes and onion with 1 tablespoon of oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake until tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium- high heat, heat 1 tablespoon of oil.
- Season chicken with garlic powder, ginger, salt, and pepper.
- Cook until golden and no longer pink, 8 minutes per side.
- Let rest 10 minutes, then slice.
- In a small bowl, whisk together garlic, peanut butter, lime juice, soy sauce, and honey.
- Whisk in sesame oil and remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil until smooth.
- Divide rice among four bowls and top each with sweet potato mixture, chicken, avocado, and baby spinach.
- Sprinkle with cilantro and sesame seeds and drizzle with dressing before serving.