Description
BBQ Chicken and Roasted Sweet Potato Bowls are a delectable combination of smoky grilled chicken and caramelized sweet potatoes, creating a colorful dish that’s both comforting and satisfying. Perfect for any occasion, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also offers an explosion of flavors and textures. Whether served warm for dinner or enjoyed cold as leftovers, it’s a meal that promises to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 3 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 lbs), peeled and cubed
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Fresh herbs (cilantro or parsley) for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss the cubed sweet potatoes in olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Spread them in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast the sweet potatoes for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden brown and fork-tender.
- While they roast, heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and grill for 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Brush both sides of the cooked chicken with barbecue sauce and grill for an additional minute on each side to caramelize.
- Slice the grilled chicken and serve it over the roasted sweet potatoes. Drizzle with remaining barbecue sauce and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For added flavor, marinate the chicken in barbecue sauce for at least one hour before grilling. Feel free to substitute sweet potatoes with regular potatoes or add your favorite vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini for extra nutrition.