Description
BBQ Chicken & Roasted Sweet Potato Bowls are a delightful fusion of grilled chicken glazed in tangy barbecue sauce and sweet, caramelized sweet potatoes. This vibrant dish is not only visually appealing but also brimming with flavor, making it perfect for a casual family dinner or a lively backyard gathering. Each bite is a harmonious blend of savory and sweet, guaranteed to warm your heart and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 lb), cubed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh herbs (like cilantro), for garnish (optional)
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and half of the BBQ sauce; let marinate while prepping.
- Toss cubed sweet potatoes in olive oil, salt, and pepper; spread evenly on the baking sheet.
- Place both the chicken and sweet potatoes in the oven; bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are golden brown.
- Brush additional BBQ sauce on the chicken if desired; squeeze lime juice over everything before serving.
- Layer sweet potatoes in bowls, top with sliced chicken, garnish with fresh herbs, and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg