BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Bowl: Easy, Flavor-Packed Meal
This BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Bowl is an easy, flavor-packed meal perfect for quick weeknight dinners or meal prep. Roasted sweet potatoes, tender BBQ chicken, and customizable toppings make it a healthy and satisfying dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- Sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- BBQ sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Paprika
- Garlic powder
- Optional Toppings:
- Avocado
- Corn
- Black beans
- Diced red onion
- Fresh cilantro
- Shredded cheese
- Green onions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook in a skillet over medium heat for 6–7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let rest, then slice or shred and toss with warm BBQ sauce.
- Divide roasted sweet potatoes into bowls, top with BBQ chicken and desired toppings. Drizzle with extra BBQ sauce if desired.
- For meal prep, store chicken, sweet potatoes, and toppings separately in airtight containers.
Notes
- Swap chicken with tofu or chickpeas for a vegetarian version.
- Use quinoa or brown rice for added fiber.
- Add jalapeños or hot sauce for a spicy kick.
- Store components separately in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- BBQ chicken and sweet potatoes are freezer-friendly for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
