Description
BBQ Chicken & Roasted Sweet Potato Bowls are a delicious and vibrant meal perfect for any gathering. Juicy, barbecue-coated chicken pairs perfectly with naturally sweet, roasted sweet potatoes, creating a flavor explosion in every bite. This dish is not only visually appealing but also easy to customize with your favorite veggies or grains. Whether it’s a weeknight dinner or a festive occasion, these bowls are sure to impress your family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 large sweet potatoes (about 2 cups), cubed
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for about 5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Coat seared chicken with barbecue sauce and let caramelize slightly in the skillet.
- Toss sweet potato cubes in olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Place chicken and sweet potatoes in the oven; roast for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
- Serve by placing sliced BBQ chicken next to roasted sweet potatoes in bowls, garnishing with cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg