This colorful sheet pan Korean inspired chicken bowl with sweet potatoes and yum yum sauce is the kind of dinner that feels exciting but is still easy enough for a weeknight. Tender chicken is tossed in a sweet and spicy Korean style BBQ sauce, then roasted together with sweet potatoes until everything is perfectly caramelized and flavorful.
Once out of the oven, everything is served bowl style with warm steamed rice, creamy homemade yum yum sauce, and a mix of fresh vegetables. The best part is that most of the cooking happens on one pan, so cleanup is minimal and the whole meal comes together in about an hour.
These bowls are vibrant, bold, and packed with flavor. I have been holding onto this recipe for a little while and could not be more excited to finally share it. It is simple, satisfying, and surprisingly wholesome, making it great for both dinner and make ahead lunches.
During the colder months, I always start craving more color in my meals. After weeks of cozy but pale winter food, it feels good to bring something bright and lively back to the table. This bowl does exactly that with its mix of rich sauces, roasted veggies, and fresh toppings.
From the juicy chicken to the sweet potatoes and all the optional extras, every element adds texture, color, and flavor. Most importantly, this dish is incredibly delicious and easy to work into your regular meal rotation.
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
40 minutes
Total Time
1 hour
Ingredients
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2 medium sweet potatoes, cut into 1 inch cubes
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3 tablespoon toasted sesame or extra virgin olive oil
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1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
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3-4 tablespoons Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
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2 tablespoons honey
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1 inch fresh ginger, grated
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2 cloves garlic, grated
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2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
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2 pounds boneless chicken breasts, cut into 2 inch cubes
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kosher salt and black pepper
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1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt, sour cream, or olive oil mayo
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2-3 cups kale, roughly torn
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juice from 1 lime
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1/4 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
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3 cups steamed white or brown rice
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kimichi, avocado, shredded carrots, green onions, sliced cucumbers, and radishes, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss the sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon oil, salt, and pepper. Transfer to the oven and roast for 20 minutes.
- To make the Gochujang sauce. In a glass jar, combine the soy sauce, Gochujang, honey, ginger, garlic, 1 tablespoon oil, and the sesame seeds.
- Add the chicken to a bowl and toss with half of the Gochujang sauce. Remove the potatoes from the oven and slide them to 1 side of the pan. Add the chicken and any sauce left in the bowl to the other side. Return to the oven and continue roasting another 15 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through. During the last 2-3 minutes of cooking, switch the oven to broil and broil until the chicken chars on the edges and the sauce sticks to the chicken. Watch closely, the broiler can burn food fast.
- Meanwhile, combine 2-3 tablespoons of the remaining Gochujang sauce with the yogurt. Season with salt. This is the "yum yum" sauce. Reserve any remaining Gochujang sauce for serving.
- In a bowl, toss the kale with 1 tablespoon oil, the lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Toss in the cilantro.
- To serve, divide the rice between bowls. Top with chicken, potatoes, kale, and avocado.
- Add additional toppings as desired. Serve drizzled with the "Yum Yum" sauce.
To Meal Prep: - Prepare as directed above through step 5.
- Divide the rice among 4-6 storage containers and arrange the chicken, sweet potatoes, and kale on top. Add desired toppings. Store the "Yum Yum sauce" and avocado separately and add just before serving.
- Alternately, you can store the rice, chicken, and veggies in separate containers and assemble when ready. Food will keep in the fridge for up to 4-5 days.
- Before serving, warm each bowl, if desired, and top with "Yum Yum sauce and avocado.
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