Description
Healthy BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Bowl – a vibrant, nutrient-packed bowl featuring smoky BBQ chicken, caramelized roasted sweet potatoes, creamy avocado, fresh vegetables, and a tangy yogurt-lime BBQ drizzle. Perfect for meal prep, this balanced bowl is high in protein, fiber, and flavor!
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast
- ½ cup low-sugar BBQ sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, cubed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt, to taste
- 1 cup cooked brown rice or quinoa (optional)
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, sliced
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon BBQ sauce
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss sweet potatoes with oil, chili powder, paprika, and salt, then roast for 20–25 minutes until tender and caramelized.
- Season chicken with smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook chicken 6–7 minutes per side until fully cooked (165°F / 74°C internal temperature).
- Brush chicken with BBQ sauce during the last 2–3 minutes of cooking. Let rest, then slice.
- Whisk together Greek yogurt, lime juice, BBQ sauce, and salt to make the creamy drizzle.
- Assemble bowls with rice or quinoa (optional), roasted sweet potatoes, chicken, corn, tomatoes, avocado, and red onion.
- Drizzle with yogurt sauce and garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Serve warm or store for meal prep.
Notes
- Use store-bought low-sugar BBQ sauce or make your own for a healthier option.
- Substitute chicken thighs for juicier, more flavorful meat.
- Add black beans or chickpeas for extra plant-based protein and fiber.
- For a spicy version, add jalapeño slices or a dash of hot sauce.
- Use cauliflower rice instead of regular rice for a lower-carb bowl.
- Meal prep perfect: store components separately in airtight containers for up to 5 days.
- Serve cold or reheat chicken and sweet potatoes before assembling.
- Garnish with extra fresh lime wedges for squeezing over the bowl.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Bowl
- Method: Roast, Pan-Fry
- Cuisine: American