Description
BBQ Chicken and Roasted Sweet Potato Bowls are a delicious and nutritious meal featuring tender chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, and fresh toppings.
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand)
- 1 cup corn (canned or frozen)
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, toss the diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Spread them out in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast the sweet potatoes in the oven for 25-30 minutes, or until they are tender and slightly caramelized, stirring halfway through.
- While the sweet potatoes are roasting, season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and no longer pink in the center.
- Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes. Then, shred the chicken using two forks and mix it with the BBQ sauce in a bowl until well coated.
- To assemble the bowls, divide the roasted sweet potatoes, BBQ chicken, corn, and black beans among four bowls. Top each bowl with diced avocado and chopped cilantro.
- Serve with lime wedges on the side for an extra burst of flavor.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the chicken with grilled tofu or tempeh and use a plant-based BBQ sauce.
- Add your favorite toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, or jalapeños for extra flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting and Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg