BBQ Chicken & Roasted Sweet Potato Bowls
BBQ Chicken & Roasted Sweet Potato Bowls are the perfect blend of smoky and sweet flavors that make for a delightful meal any day of the week. Tender chicken is slathered in your favorite BBQ sauce and paired with caramelized sweet potatoes, creating a dish that is as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate. Ideal for family dinners or casual gatherings, this recipe offers a customizable experience that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1.5 lbs)
- 2 large sweet potatoes (about 1 lb), cubed
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cube the sweet potatoes and toss them with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet.
- Roast sweet potatoes in the oven for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and tender.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sear seasoned chicken breasts for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Add BBQ sauce to the skillet with chicken and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve by layering roasted sweet potatoes with sliced BBQ chicken in bowls, garnishing with fresh cilantro if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Swap out sweet potatoes for quinoa or add veggies like bell peppers or zucchini for extra crunch. For added flavor, marinate the chicken in BBQ sauce while sweet potatoes roast.