Description
BBQ chicken sweet potato bowl with sesame dressing – a fresh healthy bowl packed with high protein, wholesome ingredients, and nutty Asian-inspired flavor.
Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup BBQ sauce
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 medium sweet potatoes, cubed
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp honey or maple syrup
1 tsp grated ginger
1 garlic clove, minced
1–2 tbsp water
1 cup cooked rice
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup sliced cucumber
1/4 cup edamame
2 tbsp green onions
1 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. Toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, paprika, cumin, 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, garlic powder, onion 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. Whisk sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, ginger, garlic, and water to make dressing.
9. Prepare rice and fresh vegetables.
10. Assemble bowl with rice, roasted sweet potatoes, BBQ chicken, and vegetables.
11. Drizzle sesame dressing and top with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
Adjust dressing sweetness or tang by modifying honey or vinegar.
Add sriracha or chili paste for a spicy version.
Store components separately for meal prep up to 4 days.
Swap rice with quinoa or greens for variation.
Use tofu or tempeh instead of chicken for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting + Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 75mg