Description
BBQ Chicken and Sweet Potato Bowls are a delightful blend of smoky-sweet flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This dish features tender chicken bathed in zesty BBQ sauce served over creamy roasted sweet potatoes, making it a perfect meal for family gatherings or busy weeknights. Bursting with vibrant colors and nutrients, this recipe is not only satisfying but also easy to customize with your favorite veggies. Get ready to impress your guests and create lasting memories around the dinner table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 large sweet potatoes (about 2 cups cubed)
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh herbs (cilantro or parsley) for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel and cube sweet potatoes, then toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken breasts for 6-7 minutes each side until golden brown.
- Pour BBQ sauce over cooked chicken and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Assemble bowls by layering roasted sweet potatoes and sliced BBQ chicken; garnish with fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg