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BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Bowl

BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Bowl for Ultimate Comfort Food Bliss

This BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Bowl combines hearty roasted sweet potatoes with smoky BBQ chicken for a satisfying and nutritious comfort meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Potatoes
  • 4 medium Sweet Potatoes Cubed
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Or avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Kosher salt for flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Add cayenne for heat
For the BBQ Chicken
  • 2 pounds Chicken Breasts or Thighs Thighs will be juicier
  • 1 cup BBQ Sauce Store-bought or homemade
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder For flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Can use fresh onion
For Toppings (Optional)
  • 2 stalks Green Onions Chopped
  • 1 medium Avocado Diced
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Chopped
  • 1 cup Cheese Shredded cheddar or Monterey jack

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash and peel the sweet potatoes, then cut them into 1-inch cubes. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the cubed sweet potatoes on it. Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
  2. Place the baking sheet with sweet potatoes in the oven and roast for 25-30 minutes, tossing halfway through the cooking time until tender and slightly caramelized.
  3. While the sweet potatoes roast, season the chicken breasts or thighs in a mixing bowl with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well-coated.
  4. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Cook the seasoned chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
  5. Reduce heat to low and pour BBQ sauce over the cooked chicken. Simmer for about 5 minutes, turning occasionally to ensure it’s fully coated.
  6. Assemble the bowl by layering roasted sweet potatoes at the base and topping with slices of BBQ chicken, allowing the sauce to drizzle over the sweet potatoes.
  7. Add optional toppings such as sliced avocado, chopped green onions, fresh cilantro, and shredded cheese. Serve warm and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 7gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 12000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For meal prep, store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge.

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