Description
Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure with the mouthwatering BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Bowl! This delightful dish combines the smoky, tangy flavors of barbecue chicken with the natural sweetness and nutritional benefits of roasted sweet potatoes.
Ingredients
- boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- sweet potatoes
- olive oil
- barbecue sauce
- salt
- black pepper
- paprika
- garlic powder
- avocado (optional)
- corn (optional)
- black beans (optional)
- red onion (optional)
- cilantro (optional)
- shredded cheese (optional)
- green onions (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, toss the diced sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, black pepper, and paprika until evenly coated. Spread them out in a single layer on half of the prepared baking sheet.
3. Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the chicken breasts and season both sides with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Place the chicken breasts on the other half of the baking sheet.
4. Roast the sweet potatoes and chicken in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, flipping the sweet potatoes halfway through, until the sweet potatoes are tender and the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 75°C).
5. Remove the chicken from the oven, brush both sides generously with barbecue sauce, and return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes to set the sauce.
6. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips or bite-sized pieces.
7. Divide the roasted sweet potatoes among serving bowls. Top with the sliced BBQ chicken and any optional toppings you desire.
8. Drizzle with extra barbecue sauce if desired. Serve the BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Bowl warm and enjoy this flavorful and satisfying meal!
Notes
To ensure your BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Bowl turns out perfectly every time, here are a few expert tips:
Make sure to cut the sweet potatoes into even, ½-inch cubes for uniform cooking. Tossing them with oil, salt, and spices before roasting helps them develop a delicious, caramelized exterior.
Generously coating the chicken breasts with olive oil before seasoning and baking helps keep them moist and flavorful. Brushing them with barbecue sauce at the end adds a fantastic glaze.
Don’t be afraid to get creative with your favorite toppings. The possibilities are endless for making this bowl your own.
This recipe is perfect for meal prepping. Cook the sweet potatoes and chicken in advance, then simply assemble the bowls when ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 450
- Calories: 8
- Sugar: 600
- Sodium: 14
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 80
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: undefined
- Protein: undefined
- Cholesterol: 60