Description
BBQ Chicken & Roasted Sweet Potato Bowls are a delightful combination of smoky, tender chicken and sweet, caramelized sweet potatoes, making them an ideal dish for any occasion. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe is quick to prepare and easy to customize with your favorite veggies. Each bite offers a burst of flavor that will leave your taste buds dancing!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 lb), peeled and cubed
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro or green onions (optional toppings)
Instructions
- Wash and peel the sweet potatoes; cut into bite-sized cubes.
- In a bowl, marinate the chicken breasts in BBQ sauce for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss sweet potato cubes in olive oil, salt, and pepper, then spread on a baking sheet.
- Roast sweet potatoes for about 25-30 minutes until tender and crispy.
- Grill or bake marinated chicken at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes until fully cooked.
- Assemble bowls by layering sweet potatoes and sliced BBQ chicken; add optional toppings as desired.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg