09 Oct BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Bowls
Sweet potatoes are the star of this recipe. It is vibrant in both flavor and color. This dish combines juicy BBQ chicken with perfectly roasted sweet potatoes and is then topped with freshly chopped scallions and pickled jalapenos.
BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Bowls
Ingredients:
1 lb. boneless chicken breasts
1 cup BBQ sauce
2 lbs. sweet potatoes
3 Tbsp olive oil
1 tsp sea salt
½ tsp black pepper
1-2 scallions, chopped
Pickled jalapenos*
1 lime, sliced
Other possible toppings: shredded cheese, diced avocados, roasted corn, sliced red onions, fresh chopped herbs like cilantro or parsley.
*Use this PDF to make homemade pickled jalapenos. You can also use any other variety of hot peppers. Recipe Formulas
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Spray baking dish with cooking spray. Lay chicken breasts in a single layer. Using a pastry brush, spread half of the BBQ sauce on the chicken.
- Cook chicken for 15 minutes. Remove, flip breasts over, and spread the remaining BBQ sauce on them. Return to oven for an additional 15 minutes.
- While chicken is cooking, peel sweet potatoes and dice into 1-inch pieces. Place in a bowl. Add oil, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
- Place sweet potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes and then broil for 3 minutes to lightly brown.
- When chicken is done, remove and dice on cutting board. Place diced chicken back into the baking dish and toss with the juices and BBQ sauce In the dish.
- To assemble bowls:
- Place roasted sweet potatoes in the bottom.
- Add BBQ chicken on top.
- Sprinkle on chopped scallions and a few pickled jalapenos.
- Squeeze lime slice.
- Enjoy!
Recipe and photos by Stephanie Borzio. Stephanie is a mom of three active boys and is an autoimmune warrior. After battling her own health for several years, Stephanie found healing through food and lifestyle changes, including joining Blooming Glen Farm CSA of which she is a long time member. She is a Board Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach who is passionate about sharing healthy living tips and real food recipes. Instagram and Facebook: Tru You Essentials