Chicken & Sweet Potato Bowls with Cilantro Lime

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-04 · Updated 2026-04-04

A balanced meal for the reintroduction phase, featuring lean chicken and sweet potatoes with a zesty lime-cilantro kick. This American-inspired Whole30 recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs chicken breast, sweet potato, avocado oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 6 oz, thinly sliced chicken breast
• 1 medium, diced into 1/2-inch cubes sweet potato
• 1 tbsp avocado oil
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 3 tbsp, finely chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp sea salt

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss diced sweet potatoes with 1/2 tbsp avocado oil, 1/4 tsp sea salt, and 1/4 tsp garlic powder on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast for 20 minutes until golden and tender-crisp, flipping halfway through.
2. Step 2: Heat remaining 1/2 tbsp avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced chicken breast, 1/4 tsp sea salt, and 1/4 tsp garlic powder, cooking for 5-6 minutes until no longer pink and slightly browned on edges.
3. Step 3: Stir lime juice and 3 tbsp chopped cilantro into the cooked chicken, then serve over roasted sweet potatoes, ensuring the cilantro garnish is visible and the lime juice enhances the chicken's flavor without making it sour.