Description
A hearty and flavorful BBQ chicken sweet potato bowl packed with smoky roasted sweet potatoes, tender shredded chicken, and fresh toppings.
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes (cubed)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken (breasts or thighs)
- 4–6 cups water or chicken broth
- 1/2 onion (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic (optional)
- 1 bay leaf (optional)
- 1–1.5 cups BBQ sauce
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 cup corn (thawed or drained)
- 1/2 small red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1–2 avocados (sliced or diced)
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- Greek yogurt or sour cream (for serving)
- Pickled jalapeños (optional)
- Crispy onions or tortilla strips (optional)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Toss cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Spread evenly on the baking sheet and roast for 25–35 minutes, flipping halfway, until tender and caramelized.
4. Place chicken in a pot with water or broth and optional aromatics, bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat.
5. Cook chicken for 15–25 minutes until fully cooked (165°F internal temperature).
6. Remove chicken, rest for 5–10 minutes, then shred using forks.
7. Toss shredded chicken with BBQ sauce until evenly coated.
8. Prepare remaining ingredients by rinsing beans, slicing onion, chopping cilantro, and prepping toppings.
9. Divide roasted sweet potatoes among bowls as the base.
10. Top with BBQ chicken, black beans, corn, and red onion.
11. Add avocado, cheese, yogurt or sour cream, cilantro, and optional toppings.
12. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
Do not overcrowd the baking sheet to ensure crispy sweet potatoes.
Chicken thighs provide more flavor and moisture than breasts.
Adjust BBQ sauce كمية based on desired sauciness.
Soak red onions in cold water for a milder taste.
Fire-roasted corn adds extra smoky flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 700 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 65 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg