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BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Bowl Recipe

This BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Bowl is a balanced, flavor-packed meal featuring smoky shredded or grilled chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, vibrant veggies, and customizable toppings. Perfect for meal prep or a family dinner, it’s gluten-free, wholesome, and endlessly adaptable.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Bowl, Main Course
Cuisine American, Healthy, Meal Prep
Servings 4
Calories 420 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Oven or air fryer (or slow cooker/grill as needed)
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Knife + cutting board
  • Tongs or spatula
  • Food thermometer (optional but recommended)

Ingredients
  

  • 2–3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt, pepper, smoked paprika (for seasoning)
  • 1.5 pounds chicken breasts or thighs
  • ½ cup BBQ sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • 2 cups vegetables (broccoli, bell pepper, red onion, etc.)
  • Optional base: quinoa, brown rice, greens
  • Optional toppings: avocado, cilantro, pickled onions, ranch drizzle

Instructions
 

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

  • Toss cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and paprika. Spread on a lined baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway.

Cook the chicken:

  • Sheet Pan: Add chicken to the pan for the last 20 minutes of roasting. Brush with BBQ sauce.
    Slow Cooker: Cook chicken with ½ cup BBQ sauce on low for 4–6 hours. Shred when done.
    Air Fryer: Cook seasoned chicken at 375°F for 12–14 minutes. Toss with BBQ sauce after cooking.
    Grill: Grill chicken until internal temp reaches 165°F. Slice and toss in BBQ sauce.

Roast veggies:

  • (if using) alongside sweet potatoes or grill separately.

Assemble bowls:

  • Start with grains or greens, then layer on sweet potatoes, BBQ chicken, veggies, and your favorite toppings.

Notes

  • Make it spicy: Use chipotle BBQ sauce, add jalapeños, or finish with hot sauce.
  • Low-carb option: Skip grains and serve over greens or cauliflower rice.
  • Vegan version: Sub chicken for BBQ jackfruit, tempeh, or tofu.
  • Storage: Store components separately in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • Meal prep tip: Make extra sweet potatoes and chicken for wraps, tacos, or salads later in the week.
  • Best BBQ sauces: Look for low-sugar options or make your own for full control of flavor and ingredients.
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