Description
BBQ Chicken & Roasted Sweet Potato Bowls are a delightful fusion of smoky and sweet flavors, perfect for any occasion. Juicy, barbecue-glazed chicken is paired with caramelized sweet potatoes, creating a visually stunning and satisfying dish. This easy-to-make recipe guarantees a burst of flavor in every bite, making it ideal for family dinners or summer cookouts. Enjoy the convenience of meal prep as this dish reheats beautifully throughout the week!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 large sweet potatoes (about 1 lb), peeled and cubed
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl until evenly coated.
- Spread sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and caramelized.
- While the potatoes roast, coat chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, pepper, and half of the barbecue sauce.
- Place chicken on a separate baking sheet and bake alongside sweet potatoes for about 20-25 minutes until fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F/75°C).
- Assemble your bowls by serving roasted sweet potatoes next to sliced BBQ chicken and drizzling with remaining barbecue sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg