Description
BBQ Chicken and Roasted Sweet Potato Bowls are a delicious and nutritious meal featuring tender chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, and fresh toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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, sliced
- 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 preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized, stirring halfway through.
- While the sweet potatoes are roasting, season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and no longer pink in the center.
- Remove the chicken from the heat and brush it generously with BBQ sauce. Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it into strips.
- In a large bowl, combine the roasted sweet potatoes, corn, and black beans. Toss gently to mix.
- To assemble the bowls, divide the sweet potato mixture among serving bowls. Top with sliced BBQ chicken, avocado, and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- For added flavor, try marinating the chicken in BBQ sauce for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
- You can also substitute the chicken with grilled tofu for a vegetarian option.
- For extra crunch, consider adding chopped nuts or seeds on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting and Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg