Description
BBQ Chicken & Roasted Sweet Potato Bowls are the ultimate comfort food, combining juicy marinated chicken with sweet, tender roasted sweet potatoes. This vibrant dish is not only a feast for the eyes but also a burst of flavor that warms your soul. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, it promises to be a crowd-pleaser that will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 lb), peeled and cubed
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Assemble all ingredients.
- In a bowl, coat chicken breasts with BBQ sauce and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Toss sweet potato cubes in olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Grill or bake marinated chicken until cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- Slice chicken and assemble bowls by layering roasted sweet potatoes and chicken. Add extra BBQ sauce and fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg