BBQ Chicken & Sweet Potato (Printable Recipe)

Smoky chicken and caramelized sweet potatoes with quinoa, corn, bell peppers, and avocado in a filling, nutritious bowl.

# Ingredients You'll Need:

→ BBQ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
06 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
07 - Salt and pepper to taste
08 - ½ cup BBQ sauce

→ Roasted Sweet Potatoes

09 - 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
10 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
11 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
12 - 1 teaspoon paprika
13 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Bowl Assembly

14 - 1 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice
15 - 1 cup corn kernels
16 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
17 - 1 avocado, sliced
18 - Fresh cilantro for garnish
19 - Extra BBQ sauce for drizzling

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat your oven to 200°C. Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked through. Brush with BBQ sauce during the last minute of cooking to allow caramelization. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing into strips.
02 - In a large bowl, toss the diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread the sweet potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes at 200°C, flipping halfway through, until tender and lightly caramelized.
03 - In each serving bowl, layer quinoa or brown rice as the base. Add roasted sweet potatoes, corn kernels, red bell pepper, and avocado slices on top. Arrange sliced BBQ chicken over the vegetables. Drizzle with extra BBQ sauce and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro before serving.

# Extra Tips:

01 - Sweet potatoes are high in vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber, adding natural sweetness and texture to the dish.
02 - BBQ sauce provides a smoky, tangy flavor that enhances the chicken's profile.
03 - Quinoa offers a nutrient-rich alternative to rice and a protein boost.

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