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easy Roasted BBQ Chicken and Sweet Potato Bowls Recipe

Roasted BBQ Chicken and Sweet Potato Bowls combine juicy BBQ chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, broccoli, and onions.
Prep Time 14 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • Sweet Potato Base
  • 2 large sweet potatoes diced
  • 1 large onion sliced into wedges
  • tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¾ teaspoon chipotle powder
  • Broccoli
  • 1 head broccoli cut into florets
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
  • BBQ Chicken
  • 1 pound chicken breasts
  • cup BBQ sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Preheat and Prepare
  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Prepare all vegetables by dicing the sweet potatoes, slicing the onion, and cutting the broccoli into florets.
  • Step 2: Roast the Sweet Potatoes and Onions
  • Place sweet potatoes and onions on a large baking sheet.
  • Add olive oil, salt, garlic powder, and chipotle powder. Toss until evenly coated.
  • Spread into a single layer and roast for 20 minutes.
  • Step 3: Add Broccoli and Chicken
  • Remove the pan from the oven and stir the vegetables.
  • Push them to one side of the pan.
  • Add broccoli to the empty space and toss with olive oil and salt.
  • Place chicken breasts over the vegetables and brush with ¼ cup BBQ sauce.
  • Step 4: Finish Cooking
  • Return the pan to the oven.
  • Roast for an additional 15–20 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  • The sweet potatoes should be tender, and the broccoli should be lightly crisp around the edges.
  • Step 5: Shred the Chicken
  • Transfer chicken to a cutting board.
  • Using two forks, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  • Combine with the remaining BBQ sauce and black pepper until evenly coated.
  • Step 6: Assemble the Bowls
  • Divide roasted sweet potatoes, broccoli, and onions among serving bowls.
  • Top with shredded BBQ chicken.
  • Finish with a squeeze of fresh lime juice and serve immediately.

Notes

This recipe is incredibly versatile.
You can swap broccoli for Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, or green beans. Brown rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice can also be added for an even more filling bowl.
For extra freshness, garnish with chopped cilantro, green onions, or diced avocado.