Description
BBQ Chicken & Roasted Sweet Potato Bowls are a comforting and flavorful meal that brings together tender, smoky chicken and sweet roasted sweet potatoes, all drizzled with tangy BBQ sauce. This dish is great for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, offering a delightful combination of textures and tastes that everyone will love. Easy to prepare and customizable, these bowls are sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 large sweet potatoes (about 1 lb), peeled and diced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Season chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, toss diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Spread sweet potatoes in the baking dish, then nestle seasoned chicken alongside.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and sweet potatoes are tender.
- In the last five minutes, brush BBQ sauce over chicken. Serve warm 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: 487
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 73mg