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BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Bowl

BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Bowl: Comforting and Colorful Delight

BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Bowl is a vibrant and wholesome meal packed with flavor and nutrients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Potatoes
  • 2 large Sweet Potatoes Can substitute with Yukon gold or red potatoes.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Avocado oil can be used as an alternative.
For the Chicken
  • 2 large Chicken Breasts Grilled tofu or tempeh can be used for a vegetarian option.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 cup BBQ Sauce Use your favorite brand or homemade.
For the Bowl Assembly
  • 1 can Black Beans Any canned or cooked beans will work.
  • 1 cup Corn Kernels Fresh, canned, or frozen.
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion Finely chopped.
  • 1 medium Avocado Can be swapped with guacamole or omitted.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Optional based on preference.
  • 2 wedge Lime For serving.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Wash and prepare the sweet potatoes by piercing them with a fork and rubbing with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Bake for 40-45 minutes.
  3. While sweet potatoes bake, heat a skillet over medium heat, season and sear chicken breasts for 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
  4. Let chicken rest for a few minutes, then dice and coat in BBQ sauce.
  5. Mix black beans and corn in a separate bowl.
  6. Remove sweet potatoes from the oven, slice them open, and fluff the insides.
  7. Assemble your bowls with the fluffed sweet potato, BBQ chicken, beans, corn, red onion, avocado, and cilantro.
  8. Serve with lime wedges on the side and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 1100mgFiber: 10gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 10000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F (75°C). For best results, store components separately until serving.

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