BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Bowl

Enjoy a flavorful BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Bowl, combining roasted sweet potatoes and smoky BBQ chicken in a healthy, satisfying meal.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings: 4 bowls

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Sweet Potatoes

4 cups Sweet Potatoes peeled and diced
2 tablespoons Olive Oil can substitute with avocado oil
1 teaspoon Salt use sea salt for a gourmet touch

For the BBQ Chicken

1 pound Chicken Breasts can substitute with thighs
1 cup BBQ Sauce use your favorite flavor
1 teaspoon Paprika smoked paprika adds depth

For Toppings

1 cup Corn use frozen or fresh
1 large Avocado sliced, use lime juice to prevent browning
1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro can substitute with green onions

Equipment

Oven
Skillet
Baking Sheet
mixing bowl

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Peel and dice the sweet potatoes. Toss with olive oil and salt, then spread on the baking sheet.
Roast sweet potatoes for about 25 minutes until golden and fork-tender, stirring halfway.
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and paprika, then sear each side for 5-7 minutes.
Reduce heat to low, add BBQ sauce to the skillet and simmer for 3-5 minutes.
Prepare toppings: heat corn, slice avocado, and chop cilantro.
Assemble the bowl with roasted sweet potatoes, BBQ chicken slices, corn, avocado, and cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 36gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 8gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 18000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Consider marinating the chicken in BBQ sauce for enhanced flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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