Description
BBQ Chicken & Roasted Sweet Potato Bowls are a vibrant, flavor-packed meal that combines smoky chicken with sweet, tender sweet potatoes. This dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, offering a delightful mix of textures and tastes in every bite. Ready in under an hour, it’s both nutritious and visually appealing, making it a go-to recipe for any occasion.
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 (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and paprika in a bowl. Spread on the baking sheet.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and BBQ sauce until well-coated.
- Place both the chicken and sweet potatoes in the oven. Roast for 25-30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of at least 165°F (74°C) and sweet potatoes are tender.
- Allow everything to rest for a few minutes before chopping fresh cilantro.
- Assemble bowls by layering roasted sweet potatoes first, then BBQ chicken on top. Garnish with cilantro and add a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For enhanced flavor, marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes before cooking. Substitute sweet potatoes with butternut squash or your favorite vegetables for variety. Store leftovers in airtight containers in the fridge for up to four days.