Description
These BBQ Chicken & Roasted Sweet Potato Bowls are a delicious and nutritious meal option that combines the smoky flavors of barbecue chicken with hearty sweet potatoes and wholesome grains. Perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner!
Ingredients
Sweet Potatoes:
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
Seasoning:
2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
BBQ Chicken:
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
Additional:
2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa, 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed, 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or thawed frozen), 1 avocado, sliced, 1/4 cup chopped red onion, chopped fresh cilantro and lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roast Sweet Potatoes: Toss sweet potato cubes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Roast for 25–30 minutes until tender.
- Cook Chicken: Cook seasoned chicken in a skillet until fully cooked. Shred or slice, then simmer with barbecue sauce.
- Assemble Bowls: Divide rice or quinoa among bowls. Top with sweet potatoes, BBQ chicken, black beans, corn, avocado, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice.
Notes
- Great for meal prep—store components separately and assemble before serving.
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick shortcut.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
