BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Bowl (Print)
Smoky chicken, sweet potatoes, and fresh toppings create a colorful, hearty bowl for easy weeknight dinners.
# Ingredients:
→ Base
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2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1.25 cm cubes
→ Protein
02 -
450 g boneless skinless chicken breasts (approximately 2 large breasts)
→ Seasonings and Oil
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2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
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0.5 teaspoon salt
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0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
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0.5 teaspoon paprika
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0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
→ Sauce
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120 ml BBQ sauce, plus additional for drizzling if desired
→ Optional Toppings
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1 avocado, diced
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120 ml canned corn, drained
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120 ml black beans, rinsed and drained
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60 ml diced red onion
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
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60 ml shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
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2 tablespoons sliced green onions
# Steps:
01 -
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Toss diced sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 0.25 teaspoon salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder until evenly coated. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and caramelized.
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Season chicken breasts lightly with 0.25 teaspoon salt and a pinch of black pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 6–7 minutes per side, ensuring internal temperature reaches 74°C. Remove from heat, rest for several minutes, then slice or shred.
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Place sliced or shredded chicken in a bowl and toss with 120 ml warm BBQ sauce until fully coated.
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Evenly divide roasted sweet potatoes among serving bowls. Top with BBQ chicken. Add desired toppings such as avocado, corn, black beans, diced red onion, chopped cilantro, shredded cheese, and green onions. Drizzle extra BBQ sauce if desired.
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For advance preparation, store each component in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator and assemble bowls as needed throughout the week.
# Notes:
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For a lighter option, skip the cheese or use a reduced-fat variety. Adjust toppings based on personal dietary preferences.