Description
BBQ chicken sweet potato bowl with chipotle sauce – a bold, spicy high-protein meal packed with smoky heat, wholesome ingredients, and balanced nutrition.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (smoky or hickory-style)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, cubed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1–2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp honey (optional)
- 1 garlic clove
- 2 tbsp water
- Salt to taste
- Optional: quinoa or brown rice, black beans, corn, red onion, cilantro, lime wedges
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. Toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Spread on a baking tray and roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway.
4. Season chicken with olive oil, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
5. Cook chicken in a skillet for 6–7 minutes per side until fully cooked.
6. Brush BBQ sauce on chicken and cook for 2–3 minutes to caramelize.
7. Let chicken rest, then slice into strips.
8. Blend Greek yogurt, chipotle peppers, lime juice, honey, garlic, salt, and water until smooth.
9. Prepare grains if using and warm slightly.
10. Assemble bowl with grains, roasted sweet potatoes, BBQ chicken, and toppings.
11. Drizzle chipotle sauce over the bowl and finish with cilantro and lime juice.
Notes
- Adjust spice level by adding more or less chipotle peppers.
- Use chicken thighs for a juicier option if preferred.
- Store components separately for meal prep up to 4 days.
- Chipotle sauce can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Add avocado or cabbage for extra texture and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting + Stovetop
- Cuisine: Healthy American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 75mg