Description
These BBQ Chicken & Roasted Sweet Potato Bowls are a delicious and balanced meal option, perfect for a healthy dinner or meal prep. Tender roasted sweet potatoes, flavorful BBQ chicken, and an array of toppings come together for a satisfying and nutritious bowl.
Ingredients
Sweet Potatoes:
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced;
Seasoning:
2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper;
Chicken:
1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, ½ cup barbecue sauce;
Additional:
1 cup cooked brown rice or quinoa, 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed, 1 cup corn kernels, 1 avocado, sliced, ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, lime wedges for serving.
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Roast Sweet Potatoes: Toss sweet potatoes with seasonings, roast for 25-30 minutes.
- Cook Chicken: Season and grill chicken until fully cooked.
- Assemble Bowls: Divide rice or quinoa, top with sweet potatoes, BBQ chicken, beans, corn, avocado, and cilantro. Drizzle with more barbecue sauce and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- Swap chicken for tofu or tempeh for a vegetarian option.
- Adjust sweetness or spice of the dish by choosing your favorite barbecue sauce.
- Bowls are versatile for meal prep and can be enjoyed hot or cold.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting, Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
