Chicken nourish bowl

This vibrant chicken nourish bowl is a quick, nourishing midweek dinner that balances protein, healthy fats, and slow-release carbs. Warm, filling, and packed with flavour, it’s perfect for supporting energy, digestion, and stable blood sugar.

Why this Chicken Nourish Bowl Works:

• Balanced macronutrients: Combines protein (chicken), healthy fats (avocado & olive oil), and complex carbs (sweet potato) for sustained energy.

• Anti-inflammatory ingredients: Olive oil, paprika, cabbage, and avocado help reduce inflammation and support overall health.

• Gut-friendly fibre: Sweet potato, cabbage, and salad leaves promote digestion and healthy gut bacteria.

• Nutrient-dense veggies & fruit: Tomato, pineapple, and cabbage provide vitamins, antioxidants, and enzymes for immunity and energy.

• Supports stable blood sugar: Slow-release carbs and protein help prevent energy crashes.

• Quick & easy: Minimal prep and fast cooking make it perfect for busy midweek meals.

chicken nourish bowl

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Ingredients

serves 1

• 1 small sweet potato, no need to peel, cubed

• 1-2 tbsp olive oil

• pinch sea salt

• 1 skinless chicken breast, cubed

• 1 tbsp paprika

• 1 tomato, chopped

• handful of shredded cabbage - I used red cabbage

• handful pineapple cubes

• 1/2 avocado

• handful of salad leaves - I used rocket/arugula

• squeeze of lime juice

• chilli flakes (optional)

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Method

1. Roast the sweet potato:

   • Preheat the oven to 180°C (fan).

   • Toss the cubed sweet potato with 1 tbsp olive oil and a pinch of sea salt.

   • Spread on a baking tray and roast for 25–30 minutes, until golden and tender.

2. Cook the chicken:

   • In a bowl, mix the cubed chicken with 1 tbsp olive oil, paprika, and a pinch of salt.

   • Heat a frying pan over medium heat and cook the chicken for 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through.

3. Prepare the fresh ingredients:

   • Chop the tomato, shred the cabbage, cube the pineapple, and slice the avocado.

   • Toss the pineapple and avocado with a squeeze of lime juice.

   • Optional: sprinkle over a few chilli flakes for a gentle heat.

4. Assemble the bowl:

   • Arrange the salad leaves, tomato, cabbage, pineapple, and avocado in a bowl.

   • Add the roasted sweet potato and cooked chicken on top.

   • Serve warm and enjoy a nutrient-packed, filling meal.