Description
BBQ Chicken & Roasted Sweet Potato Bowls are a satisfying and nutritious meal option that brings together juicy chicken, caramelized sweet potatoes, and vibrant veggies in one delicious bowl. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, these bowls are quick to prepare and bursting with flavor. With the sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes balanced by smoky BBQ sauce and nutrient-rich vegetables, they make for a wholesome dinner that everyone will love. Customize with your favorite toppings for an even more delightful dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 large yellow onion
- 1 medium head broccoli
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (divided)
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (divided)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder (or chili powder)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into 1/2" chunks, and chop the onion into 1-inch pieces. Toss them on a lined baking sheet with olive oil, garlic powder, chipotle powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Roast for 20 minutes.
- After 20 minutes, add broccoli florets to the baking sheet with additional olive oil and salt. Place the chicken breasts on the pan and brush with 1/4 cup BBQ sauce. Roast for another 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
- Shred the chicken directly on the pan with two forks and mix with remaining BBQ sauce. Serve immediately in bowls along with roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg