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BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Bowl

BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Bowl – A Flavorful Twist You'll Love

Delight in the BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Bowl, a satisfying and nutritious meal packed with flavor and color.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Potatoes
  • 4 medium Sweet potatoes Peeled and cubed
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil For roasting
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper
For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds Boneless skinless chicken breasts For grilling
  • 2 teaspoons Smoked paprika For seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Chili powder
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce For coating the chicken
For the Bowl
  • 1 can Cooked black beans Rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup Corn kernels Fresh or frozen
  • 1 medium Avocado Sliced
  • 1 small Red onion Diced
  • ¼ cup Cilantro Chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Lime juice Freshly squeezed

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Saucepan
  • cutting board

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the Oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with foil.
  2. Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into bite-sized cubes. Toss them with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Spread the sweet potatoes on the baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes until tender and crispy.
  4. While roasting, season the chicken breasts with smoked paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Brush with BBQ sauce.
  5. Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken for 6–8 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. Brush with more BBQ sauce.
  6. In a small saucepan, warm the black beans and corn over low heat for 5–7 minutes.
  7. Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes before slicing into strips.
  8. Assemble bowls by dividing roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, corn, and sliced chicken. Top with avocado, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 950mgFiber: 12gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 21000IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Best when components are kept separate until serving to maintain freshness.

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