Description
BBQ Chicken and Sweet Potato Bowl is a wholesome, flavorful dish that combines smoky grilled chicken and sweet caramelized sweet potatoes. This easy-to-make bowl is perfect for cozy dinners or meal prepping on busy weekdays. With vibrant colors and customizable toppings, it’s sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 large sweet potatoes (about 1 lb), peeled and cubed
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh herbs (cilantro or parsley), chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Toss cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper; spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and fork-tender.
- While potatoes roast, heat a skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Brush BBQ sauce on cooked chicken; let it caramelize in the pan for about 2-3 minutes.
- Assemble bowls: start with sweet potatoes, add sliced BBQ chicken, drizzle with more sauce, and top with fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg