02 January 2026
Meal Prep Cajun Chicken Sweet Potato Salad
John GS adapted by JojoM
Meal prep bowls with cajun chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, and a crunchy salad with lime-ginger dressing. High-protein lunches for the week.
Meal Prep Cajun Chicken Sweet Potato Salad
These meal prep bowls combine cajun chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, and a crunchy salad with a zingy lime-ginger dressing for easy, high-protein lunches.
Why This Recipe Works
Mayonnaise helps the cajun seasoning cling to the chicken, keeping it juicy. Roasted sweet potatoes add sweetness, while the fresh salad and bright dressing balance the bowl.
Ingredients Overview
Cajun-spiced chicken brings heat, sweet potatoes add body, and a crunchy mix of romaine, cabbage, and cucumber keeps the bowls fresh. The lime dressing ties everything together.
How to Make It
Roast the sweet potatoes while the chicken cooks in a hot pan. Mix the dressing, prep the salad, and portion everything into containers. Dress just before eating.
Tips and Storage
Store dressing separately and keep cucumbers seeded for the best crunch. Reheat the chicken and sweet potatoes, then add the salad and dressing when ready to eat.
Meal Prep Cajun Chicken Sweet Potato Salad
John GS adapted by JojoMMeal prep bowls with cajun chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, and a crunchy salad with lime-ginger dressing. High-protein lunches for the week.
Chef's Tips
Seed the cucumber to keep the salad fresher longer.
Cool the chicken and potatoes before packing.
Store dressing separately and toss just before eating.
Tools Used
Large Skillet(opens in a new tab)Mixing Bowls(opens in a new tab)Chef's Knife(opens in a new tab)Cutting Board
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Ingredients
USMetric
Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Crunchy Salad
Lime Ginger Dressing
Cajun Chicken
Instructions
Roast the Sweet Potatoes
- 1
Heat oven to 200 C.
- 2
Toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a sheet pan.
- 3
Roast for 25 to 30 minutes until tender and caramelized, tossing once.
Cook the Chicken
- 1
Toss chicken with mayonnaise, cajun seasoning, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- 2
Cook in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring, until cooked through and lightly browned.
Mix the Dressing
- 1
Whisk lime juice, olive oil, mustard, ginger, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Assemble the Salad
- 1
Combine romaine, cabbage, carrots, red pepper, and cucumber in a large bowl.
- 2
Portion salad into containers and pack dressing separately.
Serve
- 1
Divide chicken and sweet potatoes among the bowls.
- 2
Dress the salad just before eating.
Comments & Reviews
Sarah H.
3/17/2025
Easy lunch prep and the dressing was fresh and punchy.
Jen W.
3/15/2025
Seeding the cucumber kept everything crisp all week.
Part Time P.
3/11/2025
Really good meal prep. Chicken reheated well.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories 520
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26g33%
Saturated Fat 10g50%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 135mg45%
Sodium 780mg34%
Total Carbohydrates 38g14%
Dietary Fiber 6g21%
Sugars 8g
Protein 40g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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