Ingredients
– 2 medium sweet potatoes
– 2 chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
– 1 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand)
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
– 1 teaspoon salt
– ½ teaspoon black pepper
– 1 cup corn (canned or frozen)
– 1 avocado, sliced
– ¼ cup chopped green onions
– ¼ cup cilantro, chopped (optional)
– Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
Follow these easy steps to craft the delicious BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Bowl:
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Wash and dice the sweet potatoes into cubes. Place them in a bowl and toss with olive oil, salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper.
3. Roast Sweet Potatoes: Spread diced sweet potatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized.
4. Cook Chicken: While the sweet potatoes roast, season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Heat a skillet over medium heat with a drizzle of olive oil.
5. Sear Chicken: Add the seasoned chicken to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through.
6. Add BBQ Sauce: Once the chicken is fully cooked, pour the BBQ sauce over the chicken in the skillet. Let it simmer on low heat for 3-5 minutes to coat the chicken evenly.
7. Shred Chicken: Remove the chicken from the skillet and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the skillet, mixing it with the BBQ sauce to fully combine.
8. Combine Ingredients: Once the sweet potatoes are done, remove them from the oven. In serving bowls, layer the roasted sweet potatoes, followed by BBQ chicken.
9. Add Toppings: Top each bowl with corn, sliced avocado, chopped green onions, and cilantro, if using.
10. Serve with Lime: Squeeze lime juice over the bowls just before serving for an added burst of flavor.
These straightforward steps will guide you to create this wonderful dish effortlessly, ensuring the flavors shine!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 30g