Sweet Potato and Chicken Meal Prep Bowl

Sweet potato is one of the most nutritionally dense carbohydrate sources available: loaded with beta-carotene (converts to vitamin A), vitamin C, potassium, and fibre. Paired with chicken breast (the leanest complete protein source), this combination provides exceptional macros and micronutrient density in a satisfying, flavourful meal that travels well and tastes good cold.

Ingredients (4 servings): 800g chicken breast, 800g sweet potato (cubed), 1 head broccoli, 400g tin chickpeas (drained), 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 teaspoons cumin, 2 teaspoons paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, black pepper. For dressing: 4 tablespoons tahini, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 tablespoons water, 1 clove garlic, salt.

Method: Preheat oven to 200°C. Toss cubed sweet potato with 1 tablespoon olive oil, cumin, paprika, and salt on a baking tray. Roast 25-30 minutes until golden. Season chicken with remaining spices and remaining olive oil. Cook in a pan over medium-high heat (5-6 minutes each side) or roast on a separate tray with the sweet potato (20-25 minutes). On another tray, roast chickpeas until crispy (20 minutes). Steam broccoli until tender. Blitz tahini dressing ingredients until smooth. Divide everything into 4 containers. Store dressing separately to drizzle at eating time. Macros per serve: approximately 520 calories, 42g protein, 52g carbohydrates, 12g fat.