Description
Hola! If you’ve ever wondered what happens when a Florida girl falls in love with hearty, well-balanced dinners that are both comforting and clean, let me tell you about these BBQ Chicken & Roasted Sweet Potato Bowls. They remind me of summer nights with my family, when we’d toss sweet potatoes into the oven while smoky chicken grilled nearby. The sweet caramelized veggies mixed with tangy BBQ chicken make this one of my favorite quick and easy heart healthy dinner recipes. It’s simple enough for a weeknight yet flavorful enough to make me feel like I’m back in my abuela’s warm kitchen.
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 large yellow onion
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder or chili powder
- 1 medium head broccoli
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce, divided
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a sheet pan with parchment or foil for easier cleanup.
2. Prepare sweet potatoes and onions: Peel and chop sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes and onion into 1-inch pieces. Toss them with olive oil, half the salt, garlic powder, and chipotle powder until well coated. Spread evenly on the pan and bake for 20 minutes.
3. Add broccoli and chicken: Push roasted potatoes and onions to one side of the pan. Add broccoli florets, toss with olive oil and remaining salt. Place chicken breasts on the pan and brush with 1/4 cup BBQ sauce.
4. Bake for 15–20 minutes more, until chicken is cooked through (internal temp 165°F).
5. Shred chicken: Remove from oven, shred chicken with two forks, and toss with remaining BBQ sauce.
6. Assemble bowls: Divide roasted veggies and shredded chicken into 3 bowls. Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
Cut veggies into similar sizes for even roasting.
Don’t overcrowd the pan, as this helps veggies caramelize instead of steam.
Use a meat thermometer to check chicken doneness.
Line the pan with parchment for easy cleanup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 524
- Sugar: 24g
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 51g