Description
BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Bowl is a delightful and nutritious dish that combines the sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes with tender, smoky BBQ chicken. This colorful bowl is not just visually appealing but also packed with flavors and textures that make it perfect for any occasion – from family dinners to casual gatherings with friends. Loaded with healthy ingredients like black beans, corn, and creamy avocado, this recipe is easily customizable to suit your guests’ preferences. Its straightforward preparation means you can whip up a satisfying meal without spending hours in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 can black beans (15 oz), rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- Fresh cilantro
- Olive oil
- Smoked paprika
- Garlic powder
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Toss cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; spread on a baking sheet.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and tender.
- Poach chicken in water or broth until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Shred chicken and mix with BBQ sauce.
- Assemble bowls starting with sweet potatoes, topped with BBQ chicken, black beans, corn, red onion, cilantro, avocado slices, and cheese if desired.
- Finish with Greek yogurt or sour cream and a squeeze of lime juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Poaching
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 600g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 90g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg