Description
A delicious and healthy BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Bowl featuring roasted sweet potatoes, tender BBQ chicken, and a nutritious base of quinoa or brown rice, topped with black beans, corn, avocado, and fresh cilantro. Perfect for a balanced, gluten-free main course that’s easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Sweet Potato
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Chicken
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
Additional Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice
- 1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Preheat and Roast Sweet Potatoes: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the cubed sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Spread them evenly on a baking sheet and roast for 25 to 30 minutes, turning halfway through, until tender and lightly browned.
- Season and Cook Chicken: While the sweet potatoes roast, season the chicken breasts with garlic powder and smoked paprika. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken for 6 to 7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked through.
- Shred and Sauce Chicken: Remove the cooked chicken from the heat and shred it using two forks. Toss the shredded chicken with the BBQ sauce until well coated.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide the cooked quinoa or brown rice evenly between 4 bowls. Top each bowl with the roasted sweet potatoes, BBQ chicken, black beans, corn, diced red onion, and avocado slices.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle the bowls with chopped fresh cilantro, drizzle with lime juice, and serve warm.
Notes
- For a low-carb alternative, use cauliflower rice instead of quinoa or brown rice.
- Use rotisserie chicken to save time and simplify the preparation.
- Adjust the spice level by selecting a mild or spicy BBQ sauce based on your preference.
