Description
BBQ Chicken & Roasted Sweet Potato Bowls are a delightful fusion of smoky, tender chicken and sweet, caramelized sweet potatoes. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, offering vibrant flavors that impress every palate. Whether served warm or cold, these bowls bring comfort and joy to your table, making them an instant favorite among family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 large sweet potatoes (about 1 lb), peeled and cubed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (cilantro or parsley), chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss the cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and paprika in a bowl until evenly coated.
- Spread sweet potatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and caramelized.
- While the sweet potatoes roast, season the chicken with salt and pepper. Cook on a grill or skillet over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Brush BBQ sauce onto the chicken during the last few minutes of cooking to allow it to caramelize.
- Assemble bowls by layering roasted sweet potatoes topped with sliced BBQ chicken. Drizzle with additional BBQ sauce and garnish with fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg