Description
BBQ Chicken & Roasted Sweet Potato Bowls are the ultimate comfort food, combining juicy grilled chicken coated in smoky BBQ sauce with sweet, caramelized roasted sweet potatoes. This dish is a crowd-pleaser, perfect for summer barbecues or cozy family dinners. With vibrant colors and robust flavors, it promises to be the star of your table. Enjoy this easy-to-make recipe that brings friends and family together for an unforgettable meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 500g), peeled and cubed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a bowl, toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper until well-coated.
- Spread the sweet potatoes on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- While waiting for the sweet potatoes, heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper before grilling them for about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Brush BBQ sauce on the chicken during the last few minutes of cooking to create a caramelized glaze.
- In serving bowls, layer roasted sweet potatoes and sliced BBQ chicken; garnish with parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking & Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg