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Mediterranean Chicken & Sweet Potato Bowls

By Lisa Winbourn, Certified Functional Nutritionist · October 21, 2026

Mediterranean Chicken & Sweet Potato Bowls

This meal provides quality protein from chicken, fiber-rich carbohydrates from sweet potatoes, colorful vegetables, and unsaturated fats from olive oil. It's consistent with Mediterranean-style dietary recommendations for fatty liver.

Yield4
Prep15 min
Cook45 min

Ingredients

  • 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into strips
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, cubed
  • 1 large cucumber, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 4 cups baby spinach
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • Water to thin as needed

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. Toss sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper. Roast for 25–30 minutes, until tender.
  3. Coat chicken strips with remaining olive oil, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  4. Grill chicken or bake at 425°F until the thickest pieces reach 165°F internally, approximately 15–20 minutes in the oven depending on thickness.
  5. Mix dressing ingredients in a small jar with a lid: lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, water, salt and pepper.
  6. Divide spinach, sweet potatoes, chicken, cucumbers, and tomatoes between four bowls. Drizzle with dressing.
  7. Estimated nutrition per serving: 485 calories | 44g protein | 39g carbs | 17g fat | 6g fiber

Questions, answered

Estimated nutrition per serving:

485 calories | 44g protein | 39g carbs | 17g fat | 6g fiber

Lisa Winbourn, Certified Functional Nutritionist

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Lisa Winbourn, Certified Functional Nutritionist

Certified Functional Nutritionist with a B.S. in Chemistry & Biochemistry and 18 years in the pharmaceutical industry. She helps women with fatty liver, life after gallbladder removal, MTHFR, and a stalled metabolism.

Reviewed & updated October 21, 2026Read Lisa’s full story

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