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BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Bowl Recipe
Vicky Sharma

BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Bowl Recipe

This BBQ chicken sweet potato bowl recipe started as a happy accident in my kitchen after a long day when I wanted something comforting but not heavy.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Sweet Potatoes
  • 3 medium sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 1½ tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
BBQ Chicken
  • 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ cup BBQ sauce
Optional Toppings
  • Corn kernels
  • Black beans rinsed and drained
  • Red onion thinly sliced
  • Avocado slices
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • Lime wedges

Equipment

  • Oven-safe baking sheet (half-sheet pan)
  • Mixing bowls (medium and large)
  • Chef’s knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring spoons
  • Measuring cups
  • Spatula
  • Skillet (10–12″ non-stick or stainless)
  • Instant-read meat thermometer
  • Serving bowls (4)
  • Aluminum foil or parchment paper (optional)

Method
 

Step 1: Roast the Sweet Potatoes
  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and lightly caramelized.
    3 medium sweet potatoes, 1½ tablespoons olive oil, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Step 2: Cook the BBQ Chicken
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with garlic powder and onion powder. Cook 5–6 minutes per side until fully cooked (internal temperature reaches 165°F). Slice or shred chicken and toss with BBQ sauce while warm.
    1½ pounds boneless, 1 tablespoon olive oil, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ cup BBQ sauce
Step 3: Assemble the Bowls
  1. Divide roasted sweet potatoes among four bowls. Top with BBQ chicken. Add desired toppings like corn, beans, onion, avocado, and cilantro. Finish with a squeeze of lime and a dollop of yoghurt or sour cream if desired.
    3 medium sweet potatoes, Corn kernels, Black beans, Red onion, Avocado slices, Fresh cilantro, Greek yogurt or sour cream, Lime wedges

Notes

  • Do not overcrowd the pan when roasting sweet potatoes, or they will steam instead of crisping.
  • Add BBQ sauce after cooking the chicken to prevent burning.
  • For the low-carb version, replace half of the sweet potatoes with cauliflower rice.
  • Store components separately for best meal prep results.