Description
This BBQ Chicken & Roasted Sweet Potato Bowls recipe combines tender, smoky BBQ chicken with perfectly roasted sweet potatoes, onions, and broccoli. It’s a wholesome, hearty meal that’s easy to prepare and full of vibrant flavors, ideal for a nutritious weeknight dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1/2″ chunks
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped into 1 inch pieces
- 1 medium head broccoli, chopped into florets
Seasonings & Oils
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil (for sweet potatoes and onions)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (divided)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder or chili powder
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil (for broccoli)
Protein & Sauce
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (divided)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure even roasting for the vegetables and chicken.
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes & Onions: Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into 1/2 inch chunks, and chop the onion into 1 inch pieces. Place both on a lined sheet pan. Drizzle with 1 Tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, garlic powder, and chipotle or chili powder. Toss thoroughly to evenly coat the veggies. Bake for 20 minutes.
- Add Broccoli & Chicken: After 20 minutes, remove the sheet pan from the oven. Toss the sweet potatoes and onions and push them to one side of the pan. Add the broccoli florets to the empty side, drizzle with 1 Tablespoon olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt, tossing to coat. Place chicken breasts on the pan and brush with 1/4 cup of the BBQ sauce. Return the pan to the oven and bake for another 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Shred & Toss Chicken: Remove the pan from the oven. Using two forks, shred the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. Toss the shredded chicken with the remaining 1/4 cup BBQ sauce to coat it evenly with flavor.
- Assemble & Serve: Divide the chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, onions, and broccoli evenly among three bowls. Serve immediately while hot to enjoy the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- You can substitute chipotle powder with chili powder if you prefer a milder smoky heat.
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken breasts in BBQ sauce for 30 minutes before cooking.
- To keep this dish gluten-free, ensure your BBQ sauce does not contain wheat-based ingredients.
- Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat nicely in the oven or microwave.