Description
BBQ Chicken & Roasted Sweet Potato Bowls are the ultimate blend of flavors, featuring juicy, grilled BBQ chicken paired with sweet, caramelized potatoes. This dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, inviting everyone to enjoy a colorful and delicious meal that’s easy to prepare and sure to impress. With its delightful mix of textures and tastes, this recipe will leave your guests asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 lbs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2. Peel and cube sweet potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Toss with olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- 3. Spread sweet potatoes on the baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- 4. While roasting, season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Grill over medium-high heat for about 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through (165°F internal temperature). Brush with BBQ sauce during the last minute of grilling.
- 5. Slice grilled chicken and assemble bowls by layering roasted sweet potatoes and BBQ chicken. Drizzle with additional BBQ sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg