Irresistibly Easy BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Bowl for Dinner Bliss

Enjoy a flavorful BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Bowl that's both healthy and satisfying, perfect for weeknight dinners.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 45

Resting Time 5

Total Time 1 5

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Servings bowls

Calories 550 kcal

Equipment

Oven
Skillet
Baking Sheet
Fork
Mixing bowl
Meat Thermometer

Ingredients

For the Sweet Potatoes

4 medium Sweet Potatoes
2 tablespoons Olive Oil
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Pepper

For the Chicken

2 pounds Chicken Breasts
1 cup BBQ Sauce

For the Toppings

1 can Black Beans
1 cup Corn Kernels
1 small Red Onion
1 medium Avocado
0.5 cup Fresh Cilantro
1 whole Lime

Instructions

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Wash and dry the sweet potatoes, then pierce them several times with a fork.
Rub sweet potatoes with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 40-45 minutes until tender.
Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and cook chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Let chicken rest for a few minutes, then dice and toss with BBQ sauce.
Combine black beans and corn in a bowl.
Fluff sweet potatoes with a fork once cool enough to handle.
Assemble bowls with sweet potato base, topped with BBQ chicken, black bean-corn mixture, sliced red onion, avocado, and cilantro.
Serve with lime wedges on the side.

Notes

For added spice, consider adding sliced jalapeños to your bowl.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 40gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 1500mgFiber: 15gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 12000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

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