High-Protein BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Bowls That Delight!
A delicious and nutritious meal featuring tender BBQ chicken served over roasted sweet potatoes, packed with protein and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling and Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes, diced
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, toss the diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- While the sweet potatoes are roasting, season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Grill or pan-cook the chicken over medium heat for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked.
- Brush the cooked chicken with BBQ sauce and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- To serve, place the roasted sweet potatoes in a bowl, top with sliced BBQ chicken, and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add cayenne pepper to the sweet potatoes.
- Feel free to use store-bought BBQ sauce or make your own for a healthier option.
- This dish can be meal-prepped and stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg