Description
BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Bowl with Chipotle Sauce – a spicy, healthy meal prep recipe packed with smoky heat, high protein, and bold flavor for a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast (sliced or shredded)
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, cubed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa
- 1 cup black beans
- 1 cup corn
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup red onion, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- Chipotle Sauce:
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1–2 chipotle peppers in adobo
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp honey
- Salt to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika if desired.
3. Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway until golden and tender.
4. Cook chicken in a skillet over medium heat for 6–8 minutes per side until fully cooked.
5. Slice or shred chicken, then return to pan and mix with BBQ sauce over low heat for 3–5 minutes.
6. Blend Greek yogurt, chipotle peppers, lime juice, garlic, honey, and salt to make chipotle sauce.
7. Cook rice or quinoa according to package instructions and fluff with lime juice.
8. Warm black beans and corn in a pan or microwave.
9. Assemble bowls with grain base, BBQ chicken, and roasted sweet potatoes.
10. Add beans, corn, tomatoes, onion, and avocado slices.
11. Drizzle chipotle sauce over the bowl and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Notes
- Adjust chipotle peppers to control spice level.
- Use quinoa for a higher protein option.
- Store components separately for meal prep up to 4 days.
- Keep sauce refrigerated and stir before use.
- Add lime juice before serving to refresh flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting + Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 75mg