Ingredients:
- & Black Pepper (to taste)
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss diced sweet potatoes with 2 Tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Roast potatoes for 20 minutes. Flip them gently, then return to the oven for another 10–15 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized.
- While potatoes roast, combine rinsed rice and water/broth in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for 15–18 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, minced chipotle peppers/sauce, minced garlic, and smoked paprika to create the glaze. Set aside.
- Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken pieces lightly with salt and pepper. Sear chicken in batches until browned and cooked through (internal temp 165°F / 74°C), about 5–7 minutes total.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Pour the prepared glaze over the cooked chicken. Toss constantly for 1–2 minutes until the glaze thickens and beautifully coats every piece. Watch carefully to prevent burning the maple syrup.
- While the chicken finishes glazing, quickly whisk together the lime juice, cilantro, Greek yogurt, and 1–2 Tbsp water in a small bowl until smooth and easily pourable. Season with salt if necessary.
- Assemble the bowls: Divide the cooked rice among four bowls. Top evenly with the roasted sweet potatoes and the maple-chipotle chicken. Finish with a generous drizzle of the cilantro-lime sauce.