Description
This bbq chicken sweet potato bowl brings together roasted sweet potatoes, tender shredded chicken tossed in tangy barbecue sauce, and fresh toppings that make for a satisfying meal you can customize to your taste. Simple ingredients come together in one bowl, giving you a balanced dinner that’s ready in about 30 minutes and works great for meal prep throughout your week.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins and legumes:
- 1 pound chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
Vegetables and fruits:
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced
- 1 cup corn, cooked
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
Sauces and seasonings:
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 400°F and let it come to temperature while you prepare the sweet potatoes.
- Cut 2 medium sweet potatoes into bite-sized pieces, then toss them with a drizzle of olive oil, a pinch of salt, and a crack of pepper.
- Spread your seasoned sweet potato pieces across a baking sheet in a single layer and roast at 400°F for 25 to 30 minutes until they’re soft and lightly caramelized at the edges.
- While the potatoes roast, combine your 1 lb of cooked shredded chicken with 1 cup of BBQ sauce in a separate bowl, stirring until the chicken is evenly coated.
- Warm the 1 cup of black beans and 1 cup of corn together in a small pot over medium heat for about 5 minutes, then drain any excess liquid.
- Once your sweet potatoes finish roasting at 400°F, grab a bowl and layer your 2 medium roasted sweet potatoes on the bottom.
- Top the potatoes with your BBQ chicken mixture, then add the warm beans and corn to your bowl.
- Finish your bowl with 1 sliced avocado and 1/4 cup of chopped green onions scattered over the top, then serve right away while everything is still warm.
Notes
- Roast your sweet potatoes until they’re just fork-tender, since overdrying them makes the whole bowl less enjoyable to eat.
- Warm your BBQ chicken gently in a small pan rather than eating it cold, as this brings out the sauce flavor and makes the bowl feel more satisfying.
- Prep all your toppings before the sweet potatoes finish cooking so assembly takes just a minute and nothing sits around getting cold.
- If you’re avoiding dairy or meat, swap the chicken for crispy chickpeas or extra beans and the bowl stays just as filling and flavorful.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: More Chicken Recipes
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg