Description
Sizzling BBQ Chicken & Roasted Sweet Potato Bowls combine smoky grilled chicken with caramelized sweet potatoes for a hearty meal. Savory spices and tangy sauce elevate this wholesome bowl, bringing comfort and excitement you can savor in every delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- ½ cup bbq sauce (sugar-free for low-carb)
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced into ½-inch cubes
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups cooked quinoa or brown rice (or cauliflower rice for low-carb)
- ½ cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup corn (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 1 small avocado, sliced
- ¼ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup red onion, diced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- ¼ cup ranch dressing (or Greek yogurt for a lighter option)
- 2 tbsps bbq sauce
- 1 tbsp lime juice
Instructions
- Potato Preparation: Ignite the oven to 400F (200C) and shield a baking sheet with parchment. Massage sweet potatoes with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Distribute evenly across the sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, rotating midway to ensure uniform caramelization.
- Chicken Technique: Massage chicken breasts with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Activate a grill pan or skillet over medium-high flame. Sear chicken 5-6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165F (75C). Glaze with BBQ sauce during final 2 minutes of cooking, then slice into elegant strips.
- Dressing Creation: Whisk ranch dressing, BBQ sauce, and lime juice in a compact bowl until smooth and integrated.
- Bowl Assembly: Layer quinoa or rice as foundation. Artfully arrange roasted sweet potatoes, sliced BBQ chicken, black beans, corn, avocado, cherry tomatoes, and red onion. Cascade BBQ ranch dressing and sprinkle fresh cilantro for vibrant finish.
- Final Flourish: Optional embellishments include extra BBQ sauce, jalapenos, or shredded cheese to elevate presentation and flavor profile.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe sweet potatoes and organic chicken breasts for maximum flavor and nutritional value.
- Cut sweet potatoes into uniform cubes to ensure even cooking and crispy exterior with soft interior.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to help spices adhere and prevent steaming instead of properly searing the meat.
- Swap quinoa for cauliflower rice for low-carb version, use plant-based chicken alternative for vegetarian option, or replace BBQ sauce with low-sugar variant for diabetic-friendly meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg