Description
BBQ Chicken & Roasted Sweet Potato Bowls are the perfect blend of savory and sweet, delivering a comforting meal that will satisfy your taste buds. Tender chicken glazed in smoky BBQ sauce pairs beautifully with golden roasted sweet potatoes, creating a vibrant and inviting dish. Ideal for family gatherings or weeknight dinners, these bowls are both delicious and visually appealing, ensuring everyone will come back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 lb)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and peel sweet potatoes, then cut into uniform cubes.
- In a bowl, toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and paprika until coated.
- Spread sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and BBQ sauce.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sear chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until browned.
- Transfer chicken to a baking dish and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Assemble bowls with roasted sweet potatoes and sliced chicken on top; drizzle with more BBQ sauce and garnish with parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 475g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 75mg