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BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Bowl

BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Bowl

Savor the BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Bowl, a delightful mix of roasted sweet potatoes and tender chicken, topped with zesty ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner Ideas
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Potatoes
  • 2 medium Sweet potatoes the star of the show
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil for roasting
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to elevate flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper for warmth
For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless skinless chicken breasts lean protein
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika for smoky flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder for savory taste
  • 1 teaspoon Chili powder for heat
  • ½ cup BBQ sauce for glazing
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Cooked black beans packed with protein
  • 1 cup Corn kernels for sweetness
  • 1 medium Avocado for creaminess
  • ¼ medium Red onion for crunch
  • ¼ cup Cilantro for freshness
  • 1 lime Lime juice for zest

Equipment

  • oven
  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Saucepan
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with foil.
  2. Toss halved sweet potatoes in olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Roast for 25-30 minutes.
  3. Season chicken breasts with smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and chili powder. Brush with BBQ sauce.
  4. Cook chicken in a skillet over medium heat for 6-8 minutes per side until golden-brown.
  5. Warm black beans and corn in a saucepan over low heat for about 5-7 minutes.
  6. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing it into strips.
  7. Assemble the bowls by dividing roasted sweet potatoes, warm black beans, corn, and chicken strips.
  8. Drizzle with lime juice and garnish with cilantro and additional BBQ sauce if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 12000IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure even roasting by cutting sweet potatoes into uniform pieces. Allow chicken to rest to lock in moisture.

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