Description
BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Bowl is a delightful fusion of sweet and savory flavors that makes for a quick and satisfying meal. This vibrant dish features juicy barbecue chicken paired with roasted sweet potatoes, fresh vegetables, and customizable toppings, making it perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 avocado (diced)
- ½ cup canned corn (drained)
- ½ cup black beans (rinsed and drained)
- ¼ cup diced red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- ¼ cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss diced sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Spread evenly on a baking sheet.
- Roast sweet potatoes for 20–25 minutes until tender and caramelized.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon olive oil and cook chicken for about 5–7 minutes per side. Brush with BBQ sauce in the last few minutes of cooking.
- Slice cooked chicken and assemble bowls with roasted sweet potatoes and toppings of your choice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 500g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg