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BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Bowls

BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Bowls: Flavorful Comfort in a Bowl

BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Bowls are a quick, customizable, and delicious meal perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Potatoes
  • 2 medium Sweet Potatoes Substitute with russet potatoes if desired.
  • 2 tablespoons Avocado Oil Can be swapped with olive oil.
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
For the BBQ Chicken
  • 2 pounds Chicken Breasts Can be replaced with turkey or veggie protein.
  • 1 cup BBQ Sauce Choose gluten-free if needed.
  • 1 cup Dill Pickles Homemade or store-bought.
For the Coleslaw
  • 4 cups Coleslaw Mix Easy to use pre-packaged!
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Can swap with Greek yogurt.
  • 2 tablespoons Vinegar Apple cider or white vinegar.
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley For garnishing.

Equipment

  • oven
  • Instant Pot
  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F).
  2. Peel and cube the sweet potatoes, toss with chili powder, cinnamon, and avocado oil. Spread on a baking sheet.
  3. Roast sweet potatoes for 30–35 minutes until tender and golden.
  4. Prepare quick dill pickles by combining cucumbers, garlic, mustard seeds, vinegar, water, and salt. Let marinate for 20 minutes.
  5. Place chicken breasts in Instant Pot, pour BBQ sauce and Italian dressing, cover, and cook on High Pressure for 10 minutes.
  6. Shred the cooked chicken and return to pot to soak in BBQ sauce.
  7. In a bowl, whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, and coconut aminos, add coleslaw mix and toss until well coated.
  8. Assemble bowls with roasted sweet potatoes, BBQ chicken, coleslaw, and dill pickles. Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 32gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 950mgFiber: 8gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 12000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These bowls are customizable with protein options and can be prepped ahead for quicker cooking on busy nights.

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