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BBQ Chicken & Sweet Potato Bowls

BBQ Chicken & Sweet Potato Bowls

An easy, budget-friendly weeknight dinner that combines smoky BBQ chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, and vibrant veggies.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 lb chicken breasts
  • 1 1/2 lb sweet potatoes
  • 8 oz kale
  • 2 avocados
  • 1 pt cherry tomatoes
  • 1 red onion
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen corn
  • 1 bundle cilantro
  • 3 limes
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 clove garlic
  • olive oil
  • smoked paprika
  • garlic powder
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 3/4 cup BBQ sauce

Method
 

Roast Sweet Potatoes
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them on a baking sheet and roast for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and golden.
Cook Chicken
  1. Season chicken breasts with smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 4 to 6 minutes per side until cooked through. Brush with BBQ sauce to glaze, then remove from the pan and let rest.
Prepare Corn Salsa
  1. In the same skillet, char the frozen corn over medium-high heat until lightly browned. Remove from heat and toss with halved cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, chopped cilantro, and lime juice.
Make Cilantro Lime Crema
  1. Whisk sour cream with chopped cilantro, grated garlic, lime juice, and salt. Thin the mixture with water until it reaches your desired consistency.
Massage Kale
  1. Massage kale with olive oil, lemon juice, and salt until softened and tender.
Assemble Bowls
  1. Layer kale, sliced chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, corn salsa, and sliced avocado in bowls. Drizzle with cilantro lime crema, top with fresh cilantro, and finish with a squeeze of lime.

Notes

  • For a dairy-free option, substitute sour cream with a plant-based yogurt.
  • If you prefer a spicier kick, add a dash of cayenne pepper to the chicken seasoning.
  • Use fresh corn instead of frozen for an even sweeter flavor.