Description
Savory BBQ Chicken and Sweet Potato Delight
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup your favorite BBQ sauce
- 1 cup corn (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Toss until well coated.
- Spread the sweet potatoes evenly on the baking sheet and roast for about 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- While the sweet potatoes are roasting, season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for approximately 6-7 minutes on each side, or until thoroughly cooked.
- Brush the chicken with BBQ sauce and cook for an additional 2 minutes on each side to glaze.
- Remove the chicken from heat and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing into strips.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the roasted sweet potatoes, corn, and black beans, gently folding them together.
- Distribute the sweet potato mixture into serving bowls, layer with sliced BBQ chicken, avocado slices, and sprinkle with fresh cilantro.
- Serve with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- For enhanced flavor, consider marinating the chicken in BBQ sauce for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
- You can switch out the black beans for kidney beans or chickpeas for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling and Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg