Description
This BBQ Chicken & Roasted Sweet Potato Bowls recipe is a healthy, flavor-packed meal perfect for lunch or dinner. With tender BBQ chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, and fresh veggies, it's a satisfying and wholesome dish. Great for meal prep and loaded with protein and fiber. A balanced bowl your whole family will love!
Ingredients
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt & pepper to taste
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand)
2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa
1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
1 avocado, sliced
1/2 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
1/4 cup chopped red onion
Fresh cilantro (optional)
Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Toss diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast on a baking sheet for 25–30 minutes or until tender.
While potatoes roast, grill or sauté chicken breasts until cooked through (internal temp 165°F).
Brush cooked chicken with BBQ sauce, slice into strips.
In serving bowls, layer cooked rice or quinoa, black beans, roasted sweet potatoes, corn, red onion, and avocado.
Top with BBQ chicken slices.
Garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker version.
Swap in other veggies like bell peppers or spinach.
Make it vegetarian by skipping chicken and adding tofu or more beans.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Meal Prep
- Method: Roasting, Grilling, Assembling
- Cuisine: American, Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 540mg