Description
These BBQ Chicken & Roasted Sweet Potato Bowls combine tender, smoky barbecue chicken with roasted sweet potatoes and wholesome grains, creating a balanced and flavorful meal perfect for meal prep or a nutritious weeknight dinner. Packed with fiber-rich black beans, creamy avocado, and fresh cilantro, this dish offers vibrant, satisfying flavors with a healthy twist.
Ingredients
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Sweet Potato Roasting Mix
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Chicken and BBQ Sauce
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce, plus more for drizzling
Bowl Components
- 2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa
- 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn (fresh, canned, or thawed from frozen)
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss the diced sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Roast Sweet Potatoes: Spread the seasoned sweet potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are tender and have a slightly crisp exterior.
- Cook Chicken: While the sweet potatoes roast, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Cook the chicken for 6 to 7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked and golden brown.
- Glaze Chicken with BBQ Sauce: During the last few minutes of cooking, brush the chicken breasts with barbecue sauce, allowing it to caramelize slightly. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Assemble Bowls: Divide the cooked brown rice or quinoa evenly among four bowls. Top each bowl with roasted sweet potatoes, sliced BBQ chicken, black beans, corn, avocado slices, and chopped cilantro.
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle additional barbecue sauce over each bowl and serve with lime wedges on the side for a fresh, zesty kick.
Notes
- For quicker preparation, opt for pre-cooked or rotisserie chicken tossed with BBQ sauce instead of cooking chicken breasts from scratch.
- These bowls store well and make excellent meal prep options; they can be enjoyed warm or cold.
- You can substitute brown rice with quinoa or any grain of your choice for variation.
- If you prefer a spicier kick, add a dash of cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the sweet potatoes or BBQ sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
