BBQ Chicken Bowls with Sweet Potatoes (Printable)
Hearty bowls featuring juicy BBQ chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, and crisp coleslaw for a balanced, flavor-packed meal.
# Ingredient List:
→ Chicken
01 - 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 cup BBQ sauce gluten-free if needed
03 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
04 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
06 - Salt and pepper to taste
→ Sweet Potatoes
07 - 2 large sweet potatoes peeled and diced
08 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
09 - ½ teaspoon paprika
10 - Salt and pepper to taste
→ Coleslaw
11 - 3 cups shredded green cabbage
12 - 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
13 - 1 large carrot grated
14 - ¼ cup mayonnaise
15 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
16 - 1 teaspoon honey
17 - Salt and black pepper to taste
→ Toppings
18 - 2 green onions thinly sliced
19 - Fresh cilantro chopped
20 - Lime wedges
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F.
02 - Toss diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, turning once, until golden and tender.
03 - While sweet potatoes roast, season chicken breasts with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
04 - Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Grill chicken for 5–6 minutes per side, or until cooked through and juices run clear (internal temperature 165°F). In the last 2 minutes of cooking, brush generously with BBQ sauce on both sides. Remove chicken from heat and let rest 5 minutes, then slice.
05 - Combine green and purple cabbage and carrot in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper. Pour dressing over vegetables and toss to coat.
06 - Divide roasted sweet potatoes, coleslaw, and sliced BBQ chicken among four bowls. Top with green onions, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime, if desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The way smoky BBQ plays against crisp cool slaw and sweet roasted potatoes hits every craving at once
- You get that hearty comfort food feeling without the post meal slump that usually follows it
02 -
- The chicken will continue cooking slightly after you remove it from heat so pulling it off a touch early keeps it from drying out
- Cold coleslaw against hot chicken and potatoes is intentional so do not feel like you need to bring everything to the same temperature
03 -
- Line your baking sheet with parchment paper for easier cleanup since roasted potatoes can leave stubborn spots
- Slice the chicken against the grain into thin strips so every bite stays tender and easy to chew