A flavorful and nutritious bowl combining roasted sweet potatoes, smoky BBQ chicken, and fresh toppings for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
2piecesboneless, skinless chicken breasts
0.5teaspoonsmoked paprika
0.5teaspoongarlic powder
to tasteSalt and black pepper
0.5cupBBQ sauce(your favorite brand or homemade)
For the Sweet Potatoes
2mediumsweet potatoes(peeled and diced)
1tablespoonolive oil
to tasteSalt and pepper
For the Bowl
1cupshredded red cabbage or slaw mix
1pieceavocado(sliced)
0.5cupcanned corn(drained)
0.5cupcanned black beans(rinsed)
optionalchopped fresh cilantro, lime wedges, extra BBQ sauce for drizzling
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C). Toss diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and caramelized.
Season chicken breasts with smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook in a skillet over medium heat for 5-6 minutes per side until cooked through.
Add BBQ sauce to the cooked chicken in the skillet, simmer until thickened, then slice and set aside.
Divide roasted sweet potatoes into bowls. Top with sliced BBQ chicken, red cabbage, corn, black beans, and avocado slices. Garnish with cilantro, lime, and extra BBQ sauce if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in BBQ sauce beforehand or add a squeeze of lime for freshness.