Power Sweet Potato Bowl with Shredded Chicken & Veggies

Muscle-Building | Balanced | Student-Athlete Friendly

๐Ÿ›’ Ingredients (Serves 1)

  • 1 medium sweet potato (about 5 oz), roasted
  • 4โ€“5 oz shredded chicken breast (pre-cooked or rotisserie-style)
  • 1 cup steamed broccoli
  • ยฝ cup sautรฉed bell peppers & onions
  • ยผ avocado, sliced or cubed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or ghee (for cooking or drizzling)
  • 1 tbsp Greek yogurt or plain Skyr (optional topping)
  • 1 tsp everything bagel seasoning or garlic herb blend
  • Salt & pepper to taste

๐Ÿ”ฅ Directions

  1. Roast the Sweet Potato:
    Preheat oven to 400ยฐF (200ยฐC). Dice sweet potato, toss in olive oil, salt & pepper, and roast for ~25 minutes until soft and golden.
  2. Cook Veggies:
    Sautรฉ bell peppers and onions in a nonstick pan with a bit of oil. Add steamed broccoli in the last 2 minutes.
  3. Warm Chicken:
    Reheat pre-cooked shredded chicken in the pan or microwave with a splash of broth or olive oil for moisture.
  4. Assemble the Bowl:
    Base: Roasted sweet potatoes
    Middle: Sautรฉed veggies and shredded chicken
    Top: Avocado, Greek yogurt, and seasoning.
  5. Optional Add-Ons for Extra Gains:
    Sprinkle hemp hearts or pumpkin seeds for extra zinc, omega-3s, and protein
    Add a fried egg on top for even more protein and healthy fats.

๐Ÿง  Why It Works for Student Athletes:

  • Sweet potato = clean complex carbs + potassium
  • Chicken = complete lean protein for muscle repair
  • Veggies = antioxidants + vitamins A, C, and K
  • Avocado & olive oil = healthy fats for hormone support and sustained energy

๐Ÿ‹๏ธโ€โ™‚๏ธ Macros (approx. per bowl):

  • Calories: ~550โ€“650 kcal
  • Protein: 40โ€“45g
  • Carbs: 45โ€“50g
  • Fats: 20โ€“25g
  • Fiber: 8โ€“10g

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