Description
BBQ Chicken & Roasted Sweet Potato Bowls combine smoky, juicy chicken with the sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes for a delicious meal that feels like a warm hug. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this vibrant dish is not only visually appealing but also easy to prepare. Your friends and family will love the balanced flavors and will be coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 large sweet potatoes, diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Season chicken with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder; let marinate.
- Toss diced sweet potatoes in olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until golden.
- Grill marinated chicken over medium-high heat for about 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through (165°F/75°C). Brush with BBQ sauce during the last minute.
- Slice chicken and layer it over roasted sweet potatoes in bowls. Drizzle with additional BBQ sauce and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg