Description
BBQ Chicken & Roasted Sweet Potato Bowls combine tender, smoky chicken with earthy sweet potatoes, creating a vibrant and flavorful meal perfect for any occasion. This easy-to-make dish dazzles both the eyes and the palate, making it ideal for busy weeknights or summer cookouts. With a delightful blend of textures and tastes, these bowls are sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 680g)
- 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 600g)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a bowl, toss sweet potato cubes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Roast sweet potatoes for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and tender.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until cooked through and browned.
- Brush seared chicken with BBQ sauce in the skillet; let caramelize slightly.
- Assemble bowls by layering roasted sweet potatoes and sliced BBQ chicken. Drizzle extra BBQ sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg