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BBQ Chicken & Roasted Sweet Potato Bowls That Even Picky Eaters Love

BBQ Chicken & Roasted Sweet Potato Bowls
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A flavorful and satisfying bowl featuring smoky BBQ chicken, caramelized roasted sweet potatoes, and fresh toppings like corn, avocado, and cilantro over a base of quinoa or rice.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand)
  • 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice
  • 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish
  • Extra BBQ sauce for drizzling

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper.

3. Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.

4. Brush with BBQ sauce in the last minute of cooking, allowing it to caramelize.

5. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing it into strips.

6. In a large bowl, toss the diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.

7. Spread the sweet potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and lightly caramelized.

8. In each bowl, layer the quinoa or brown rice as the base.

9. Top with roasted sweet potatoes, corn, red bell pepper, and avocado slices.

10. Arrange the sliced BBQ chicken on top.

11. Drizzle with extra BBQ sauce and garnish with fresh cilantro.

12. Serve immediately.

Notes

Customize the bowls by adding black beans, grilled veggies, or your favorite dressing like ranch or cilantro lime.

Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker version.

Great for meal prep—store components separately and assemble when ready to eat.

Swap quinoa for rice, couscous, or greens depending on your preference.

Add a spicy twist with jalapeños or hot BBQ sauce.

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