Description
BBQ Chicken & Roasted Sweet Potato Bowls are the ultimate comfort food, bringing together smoky, tender chicken and creamy roasted sweet potatoes in a vibrant dish that’s perfect for any occasion. This easy recipe is not only a crowd-pleaser but also customizable, allowing you to mix in your favorite veggies or sauces for added flair. Whether it’s a weeknight dinner or a backyard barbecue, this meal will evoke smiles and satisfied appetites around your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 large sweet potatoes (about 1 lb)
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, combine BBQ sauce, olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
- Coat the chicken in the marinade and let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Peel and dice sweet potatoes into even cubes; toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken on one baking sheet and sweet potatoes on another; roast for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
- Slice chicken and serve over sweet potatoes; garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg