Description
BBQ Chicken & Roasted Sweet Potato Bowls are a comforting and delicious meal that combines smoky, tangy BBQ chicken with sweet, caramelized sweet potatoes. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for any occasion, from family dinners to meal prep. With vibrant colors and bold flavors, it’s guaranteed to impress everyone at the table. Customize it with your favorite ingredients or keep it simple for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 large sweet potatoes (about 1 lb), peeled and chopped
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Fresh herbs (like cilantro or parsley) for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet. Roast for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and tender.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Cook for about 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through.
- In the last few minutes of cooking, pour BBQ sauce over the chicken until well coated.
- Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and serve over roasted sweet potatoes. Garnish with fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 375g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 72g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg