BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Bowl
A hearty and comforting bowl featuring roasted sweet potatoes, BBQ chicken, fresh veggies, and zesty lime.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting and Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- 1 cup cooked black beans
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 avocado sliced
- ¼ cup red onion diced
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with foil.
- Toss the sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them out on the baking sheet.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and caramelized.
- Season the chicken breasts with smoked paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Brush both sides with BBQ sauce.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the seasoned chicken. Cook for 6-8 minutes per side.
- Warm the black beans and corn in a small saucepan or microwave.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
- Divide the roasted sweet potatoes among bowls. Top with warm black beans, corn, sliced chicken, red onion, and avocado.
- Drizzle with lime juice, garnish with cilantro, and add more BBQ sauce if desired.
Notes
Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 days. Reheat the sweet potatoes and chicken as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg