Description
These BBQ Chicken & Roasted Sweet Potato Bowls are a delicious and nutritious meal option that is perfect for lunch or dinner. Packed with flavor and wholesome ingredients, this dish is easy to prepare and can be customized to suit your taste preferences. The combination of tender chicken, sweet and savory sweet potatoes, and a variety of toppings makes for a satisfying and balanced meal.
Ingredients
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Sweet Potatoes:
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
BBQ Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce (plus extra for drizzling)
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup cooked brown rice or quinoa
- 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Optional toppings: lime wedges, green onions, or crumbled feta
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Roast Sweet Potatoes: Toss sweet potatoes with olive oil and seasonings, roast for 25–30 minutes.
- Cook Chicken: Cook seasoned chicken in a skillet, brush with barbecue sauce.
- Assemble Bowls: Divide rice or quinoa among bowls, top with sweet potatoes, black beans, corn, BBQ chicken, and avocado. Drizzle with BBQ sauce and garnish.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken thighs for extra flavor or use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken tossed in barbecue sauce for a shortcut.
- These bowls are great for meal prep and can be served warm or cold.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
