Description
This BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Bowl is a delicious and nutritious meal that combines tender roasted sweet potatoes with juicy BBQ chicken, creamy avocado, and flavorful toppings. Perfect for a satisfying lunch or light dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Roasted Sweet Potatoes:
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into ½-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
For the BBQ Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup BBQ sauce, plus more for drizzling if desired
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional Toppings:
- 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
- Roast the Sweet Potatoes – Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes.
- Cook the BBQ Chicken – Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook in a skillet until fully cooked. Shred the chicken and toss with BBQ sauce.
- Assemble the Bowls – Divide roasted sweet potatoes among bowls. Top with BBQ chicken and desired toppings. Drizzle with extra BBQ sauce if desired.
- Meal Prep Option – Store components separately for easy assembly during the week.
Notes
- You can customize these bowls with your favorite toppings like salsa, sour cream, or jalapenos.
- Feel free to substitute the BBQ sauce with your preferred sauce or dressing.
- This recipe is easily scalable for meal prepping multiple servings ahead of time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Bowl, BBQ Chicken Bowl, Sweet Potato Bowl, Chicken and Sweet Potato Recipe
