BBQ Chicken & Roasted Sweet Potato Bowls: Easy Weeknight Comfort
A comforting and easy recipe perfect for weeknight dinners. Enjoy BBQ chicken paired with roasted sweet potatoes for a delicious meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling and Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel and cube the sweet potatoes, then toss with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- While the sweet potatoes are roasting, season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side, until cooked through.
- Brush the BBQ sauce on the chicken in the last few minutes of cooking.
- Once cooked, let the chicken rest before slicing.
- Serve the sliced chicken over the roasted sweet potatoes and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- The chicken can be marinated in BBQ sauce for extra flavor.
- Feel free to add other vegetables to the bowl.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 750 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 60 grams
- Fiber: 8 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 75 milligrams
Keywords: BBQ Chicken, Roasted Sweet Potato, Comfort Food, Weeknight Dinner