Description
BBQ Chicken & Roasted Sweet Potato Bowls invite you to savor summer flavors any time of year. This dish combines juicy BBQ chicken with perfectly roasted sweet potatoes, creating a delightful balance of smoky and sweet tastes. Perfect for gatherings or weeknight dinners, this recipe is easy to prepare and adaptable to seasonal ingredients. Let’s dive into this flavorful meal that promises to impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 500g), diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- ¼ cup fresh herbs (parsley or cilantro), chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel and cube the sweet potatoes. Toss them with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet.
- Coat the chicken breasts in BBQ sauce until well covered.
- Bake the sweet potatoes for 20 minutes before adding the BBQ chicken on top.
- Continue baking for an additional 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Let rest for a few minutes, then garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg