Description
This BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Bowl recipe is a delicious and wholesome meal packed with flavor and nutrients. Tender roasted sweet potatoes, juicy BBQ chicken, and a variety of toppings come together for a satisfying dish.
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)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For Assembling the Bowls:
- 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 done, then toss with BBQ sauce.
- Assemble the Bowls – Divide sweet potatoes among bowls, top with BBQ chicken, avocado, corn, black beans, red onion, cilantro, cheese, and green onions. Drizzle with more BBQ sauce if desired.
- Meal Prep Option – Store components separately for easy assembly later.
Notes
- You can customize the toppings based on your preferences.
- This recipe is perfect for meal prep and can be easily reheated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting, Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: BBQ Chicken, Sweet Potatoes, Bowl Recipe
