Description
BBQ chicken sweet potato bowl with spicy mayo – an easy high-protein dinner packed with smoky flavor, creamy texture, and bold spicy goodness.
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
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1–2 tsp sriracha
- 1 tsp lemon or lime juice
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: rice or quinoa, black beans, cucumber, lettuce, cherry tomatoes, fresh herbs
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. Mix mayonnaise, sriracha, lemon or lime juice, and salt to make spicy mayo.
9. Prepare grains if using and warm slightly.
10. Assemble bowl with grains, roasted sweet potatoes, BBQ chicken, and toppings.
11. Drizzle spicy mayo over the bowl and finish with fresh herbs.
Notes
- Adjust spice level by adding more or less sriracha.
- Swap part of mayo with Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
- Store components separately for meal prep up to 4 days.
- Use chicken thighs for a juicier variation.
- Add fresh greens or cabbage for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting + Stovetop
- Cuisine: Healthy American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 75mg