Description
A delicious and nutritious BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato recipe featuring tender roasted sweet potatoes topped with perfectly glazed BBQ chicken. This healthy comfort food combines lean protein with complex carbohydrates for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 pieces (800g) medium sweet potatoes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep and Preheat: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray for easy cleanup.
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Peel and cube sweet potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Roast Sweet Potatoes: Spread the sweet potatoes in the baking dish and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and caramelized around the edges.
- Season and Sear Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook chicken for 5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Add BBQ Glaze: Pour BBQ sauce over the chicken, coating it well. Cook for additional 3-4 minutes until heated through and sauce caramelizes.
- Assemble and Serve: Layer roasted sweet potatoes in bowls, top with sliced BBQ chicken, and drizzle any remaining sauce on top.
Notes
- Cut sweet potatoes uniformly to ensure even cooking and prevent some pieces from burning while others remain undercooked
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature for food safety
- Let chicken rest for 5 minutes after cooking to retain juices when slicing
- Reserve some BBQ sauce for serving to maintain moisture and enhance flavor presentation
- Cook Time: 6-7 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting and Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 485 calories
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 96mg
Keywords: BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato, healthy dinner, roasted sweet potatoes, BBQ chicken, easy recipe, comfort food, protein rich