Description
These BBQ Chicken and Roasted Sweet Potato Bowls are a hearty, nutritious meal featuring smoky chicken, caramelized sweet potatoes, and vibrant veggies, all topped with tangy BBQ sauce.
Ingredients
For the BBQ Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup BBQ sauce (any brand you love)
For the Roasted Sweet Potatoes:
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Bowl Assembly:
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Extra BBQ sauce for drizzling
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Brush with BBQ sauce in the last minute of cooking, allowing it to caramelize.
4. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing it into strips.
5. In a large bowl, toss the diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
6. Spread the sweet potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and lightly caramelized.
7. In each bowl, layer the quinoa or brown rice as the base.
8. Top with roasted sweet potatoes, corn, red bell pepper, and avocado slices.
9. Arrange the sliced BBQ chicken on top.
10. Drizzle with extra BBQ sauce and garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve immediately.
Notes
Sweet potatoes provide natural sweetness and fiber, making the bowls filling and nutritious.
Quinoa is a great source of complete protein, especially for those avoiding meat.
Add a squeeze of lime for extra zest if desired.
Leftovers can be stored in airtight containers and make a great meal prep option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling, Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg