BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Bowl Recipe
This BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Bowl is a delicious and nutritious meal that is perfect for lunch or dinner. Loaded with flavor and wholesome ingredients, it’s a satisfying dish that is easy to make and great for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Sweet Potatoes:
- 2 large sweet potatoes (peeled and cubed)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
BBQ Chicken:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup canned black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the BBQ Chicken: Warm the shredded chicken in a skillet over medium heat. Add the barbecue sauce and stir to coat. Cook for 3–5 minutes until heated through.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide the roasted sweet potatoes, BBQ chicken, black beans, corn, avocado, and red onion evenly among 4 bowls. Top with chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Toss the sweet potato cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread in a single layer and roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and golden.
Notes
- To make it vegetarian, swap the chicken for roasted chickpeas or tofu.
- Add a drizzle of ranch or chipotle mayo for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
