Description
BBQ Chicken & Roasted Sweet Potato Bowls are a delightful fusion of smoky and sweet flavors that will elevate any meal. Tender, grilled chicken coated in your favorite BBQ sauce pairs perfectly with caramelized sweet potatoes, making this dish not just a feast for the taste buds but also visually appealing. Perfect for weeknight dinners or weekend gatherings, this recipe is customizable to suit every palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 medium sweet potatoes (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Toss them with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Spread the sweet potatoes on the baking sheet in a single layer and roast for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Meanwhile, season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and grill over medium-high heat for about 6-8 minutes per side or until cooked through.
- In the last few minutes of grilling, brush the chicken with BBQ sauce for added flavor.
- Slice the grilled chicken and assemble your bowls by layering roasted sweet potatoes, chicken slices, and drizzling extra BBQ sauce on top. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg