Description
This bbq chicken roasted sweet potato bowl brings together tender chicken, caramelized sweet potatoes, and creamy avocado for a meal that tastes as good as it feels satisfying. Each component plays its part to create something balanced and nourishing that you can prepare ahead for easy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
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Proteins and Grains:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
Vegetables:
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 400°F and let it fully preheat while you prepare the other components.
- Toss your 2 medium sweet potatoes that you’ve cut into cubes with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of paprika, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Spread the seasoned sweet potato cubes across a baking sheet in a single layer and roast them at 400°F for 25 to 30 minutes until they’re golden and tender.
- While your sweet potatoes roast, take your 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts and grill or bake them at 375°F for 18 to 20 minutes until they’re cooked all the way through.
- Once the chicken is done, brush 1 cup of BBQ sauce across both breasts and let them sit for 3 to 5 minutes so the sauce adheres.
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook your 1 cup of broccoli florets for 3 to 4 minutes until they reach the tenderness you prefer.
- Slice your glazed chicken breasts into strips for easier eating.
- Build your bowl by combining 1 cup of your cooked quinoa as the base, then arrange the roasted sweet potatoes, broccoli, and chicken strips on top.
- Finish with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro to brighten up your dish and serve right away.
Notes
- Cut your sweet potatoes into similar-sized pieces so they roast evenly and finish cooking at the same time.
- Toss the chicken with BBQ sauce while it’s still hot, then let it rest briefly so the sauce sticks better instead of sliding right off.
- Don’t overcook the broccoli since it continues to soften slightly as the bowl sits, and you want it to stay crisp and bright green.
- This bowl works great for meal prep because each component stores separately in the refrigerator for up to four days, so you can mix and match toppings or sauces based on what sounds good that day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Roasted Chicken
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg