Description
BBQ Chicken & Roasted Sweet Potato Bowls are the perfect blend of smoky and sweet flavors, creating a delightful meal that’s both comforting and satisfying. Marinated chicken sits atop tender roasted sweet potatoes, all drizzled with your favorite BBQ sauce and garnished with fresh herbs. Ideal for family dinners or backyard gatherings, this dish is customizable to suit any palate, making it a true crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 large sweet potatoes (about 1 lb), cubed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash, peel, and cube sweet potatoes. Toss them with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet.
- In a bowl, mix BBQ sauce, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Coat chicken breasts in the mixture.
- Roast sweet potatoes for 20 minutes. Then add marinated chicken to the same baking sheet and continue roasting for an additional 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in different vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat before serving.