Description
A wholesome grain bowl with spicy roasted chicken, sweet potatoes, quinoa, creamy slaw, and a sweet-spicy hot honey mustard drizzle for the perfect balance of heat, sweetness, and freshness.
Ingredients
For the Chicken & Sweet Potatoes:
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cubed
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp chili powder
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp dried oregano
½ tsp dried thyme
½ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp kosher salt
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 medium sweet potatoes, cubed
1 tbsp cornstarch
For the Slaw:
2 cups shredded purple cabbage
1 cup shredded carrots
¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
2 tbsp olive-oil mayonnaise
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp lime juice
½ tsp garlic powder
Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Hot Honey Mustard Dressing:
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
3 tbsp hot honey
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
¼ tsp red pepper flakes
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Base:
2 cups cooked quinoa
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Season chicken with garlic powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, onion powder, oregano, thyme, black pepper, cayenne, salt, and 1 tbsp olive oil; toss to coat.
- Toss sweet potatoes with remaining olive oil, cornstarch, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Arrange chicken on one half of the baking sheet and sweet potatoes on the other. Roast 25–30 minutes, until chicken reaches 165°F (75°C) and sweet potatoes are tender.
- While baking, cook quinoa according to package instructions.
- Make the slaw: whisk Greek yogurt, mayo, vinegar, mustard, lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss with cabbage and carrots; set aside.
- Make the dressing: whisk Dijon, hot honey, vinegar, red pepper flakes, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Assemble bowls with quinoa, roasted chicken, sweet potatoes, slaw, and drizzle with hot honey mustard dressing.
Notes
- Swap quinoa with rice, couscous, or orzo for variety.
- For a vegetarian version, use roasted tofu and vegan mayo with maple syrup instead of honey.
- Adjust cayenne and pepper flakes to control spice level.
- Add crispy shallots, roasted peppers, or avocado for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg