Mediterranean Chicken & Sweet Potato Bowls
By Lisa Winbourn, Certified Functional Nutritionist · October 21, 2026

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.
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
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Toss sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper. Roast for 25–30 minutes, until tender.
- Coat chicken strips with remaining olive oil, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- 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.
- Mix dressing ingredients in a small jar with a lid: lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, water, salt and pepper.
- Divide spinach, sweet potatoes, chicken, cucumbers, and tomatoes between four bowls. Drizzle with dressing.
- 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

Written by
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.