BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Bowl Recipe
This BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Bowl is a delicious and satisfying meal that combines tender roasted sweet potatoes with flavorful BBQ chicken, creamy avocado, sweet corn, black beans, and savory toppings. Perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or meal prep option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Sauteing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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For the Roasted Sweet Potatoes:
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into ½-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
For the BBQ Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 large breasts)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ½ cup BBQ sauce, plus more for drizzling
For Assembling the Bowls:
- 1 avocado, diced
- ½ cup canned corn, drained
- ½ cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- ¼ cup diced red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- ¼ cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
Instructions
- Roast the Sweet Potatoes – Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes.
- Cook the BBQ Chicken – Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook in a skillet until done. Slice or shred chicken and toss with BBQ sauce.
- Assemble the Bowls – Divide roasted sweet potatoes among bowls. Top with BBQ chicken, avocado, corn, black beans, red onion, cilantro, cheese, and green onions. Drizzle with extra BBQ sauce if desired.
- Meal Prep Option – Store components separately for easy assembly during the week.
Notes
- You can customize these bowls with your favorite toppings like salsa, sour cream, or jalapenos.
- Feel free to adjust the seasonings and toppings to suit your taste preferences.
- Make sure to properly store the components if meal prepping to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: BBQ Chicken, Sweet Potato, Bowl, Healthy, Easy, Meal Prep
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