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Blackened Chicken Power Bowl Recipe

Author Nourish Your Life

Ingredients

Blackened Chicken

  • 4 Chicken breasts
  • 2 Sweet potatoes
  • 1 cup chopped tomatoes
  • 1 avocado cubed
  • 4 tbsp avocado oil (or oil of your choice) divided
  • 1 can corn
  • 1 can black beans
  • Cilantro used for garnish on top
  • 1-2 cups rice or quinoa optional

Blackening Seasoning

  • 1 tbsp Chili Powder
  • 2 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp salt

Healthy Chipotle Ranch Dressing

  • 1 cup nonfat plain unsweetened greek yogurt (or 1/2 cup mayo, 1/2 cup yogurt if you want a thick and creamy dip)
  • 3 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp fresh lemon juice 
  • 1 tsp fresh dill chopped
  • 1/2 tsp salt, plus more to taste
  • 1 1/2 tsp chipotle chili powder
  • 1 tbsp water to thin dressing if your yogurt is really thick

Instructions

Healthy Chipotle Ranch Dressing

  • Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor and blend until combined. Dressing will last up to one week stored in the fridge!

Blackened Chicken Power Bowl

  • Roast the sweet potatoes: Preheat oven to 425 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet toss the potatoes, a drizzle of avocado oil, salt and pepper. Roast for 35-45 minutes or until tender.
  • Prepare the chicken: In a small bowl add the chili powder, paprika, onion powder, cumin, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper. Use about 1 tablespoon of the oil the chicken. Rub the spice rub evenly on the front and back of the chicken.
  • In a medium-sized skillet over medium-high heat add 1 tablespoon of the oil. Add the chicken and cook on each side about 2-3 minutes or until cooked through. Slice chicken and set aside.
  • To assemble the power bowls: Divide the chicken evenly with the sweet potatoes, avocado, corn, black beans and place on a bed of shredded lettuce.
  • Drizzle with Chipotle Ranch Dressing!
  • *Optional: add 1/2-1 cup of rice or quinoa if you are looking for more of a hearty bowl!
  • Enjoy!!

Notes

  • Note: I like the combo of mayo + greek yogurt when I'm making this recipe to dip my yam fries in or if I am using it as a drizzle over my tacos or power bowls!