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BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Bowl

BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Bowl

A hearty BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Bowl layered with roasted sweet potatoes, juicy BBQ chicken, crisp veggies, and creamy toppings. Perfect for quick dinners, meal-prep, and high-protein meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large sweet potatoes peeled and diced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 lb chicken breasts
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 small red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup corn or black beans optional
  • 3 cups chopped greens spinach, kale, or romaine
  • 1 avocado or ½ cup Greek yogurt for topping

Method
 

  1. Roast Sweet Potatoes: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss sweet potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread on a sheet pan and roast 25–30 minutes, flipping once.
  2. Cook Chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken 5–6 minutes per side, until cooked through.
  3. Sauce the Chicken: Slice chicken and toss with BBQ sauce in the pan for 1–2 minutes, until coated and glossy.
  4. Build Bowls: Divide greens into bowls. Top with roasted sweet potatoes, BBQ chicken, onion, and corn/beans.
  5. Finish & Serve: Add avocado or yogurt and an extra drizzle of BBQ sauce.

Notes

Swap chicken for tofu or chickpeas for a vegetarian version.
Add chili flakes for heat.
Store leftovers up to 3 days; reheat gently so the chicken stays tender.