Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of our BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Bowl. This hearty dish combines tender, poached chicken coated in rich BBQ sauce with roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, and vibrant toppings. Each bite bursts with sweetness from caramelized potatoes, smokiness from paprika, and a refreshing kick from lime juice. Perfect for cozy dinners or meal prep, this customizable bowl is not just a meal; it’s an experience filled with warmth and joy. Gather your loved ones around the table and enjoy every colorful layer of this delightful dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes, cubed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- Water or chicken broth (enough to cover the chicken)
- 1 to 1.5 cups BBQ sauce
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn
- Avocado slices
- 1/2 small red onion, very thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- Greek yogurt or sour cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet. Roast for 25–30 minutes until tender and crispy.
- In a large pot, cover chicken with water or broth and add optional aromatics. Simmer on low heat for 15–20 minutes until cooked through (165°F).
- Shred the chicken and mix with BBQ sauce.
- Assemble bowls by layering roasted sweet potatoes, shredded chicken, black beans, corn, red onion, avocado, and cilantro.
- Serve with Greek yogurt or sour cream on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking & Poaching
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 76g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg