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Healthy BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Bowl – Easy High-Protein Dinner

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This Healthy BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Bowl is a balanced, high-protein meal combining juicy BBQ chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, fresh vegetables, and a creamy yogurt drizzle. It’s satisfying, nutrient-dense, and perfect for meal prep or quick dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 1/2 cup low-sugar BBQ sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, cubed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 cup cooked brown rice or quinoa (optional)
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Drizzle: 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 tablespoon BBQ sauce, pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, chili powder, paprika, and salt. Roast 20–25 minutes until tender.
  2. Season chicken with paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and olive oil.
  3. Cook chicken in skillet 6–7 minutes per side until it reaches 165°F internal temperature. Brush with BBQ sauce near the end. Rest and slice.
  4. Mix Greek yogurt, lime juice, BBQ sauce, and salt to make drizzle.
  5. Assemble bowls with rice or quinoa, sweet potatoes, chicken, corn, tomatoes, avocado, and onion.
  6. Drizzle sauce, garnish with cilantro, and serve.

Notes

  • Don’t overcrowd sweet potatoes when roasting for better crisping.
  • Use low-sugar BBQ sauce to keep it healthier.
  • Let chicken rest before slicing to keep it juicy.
  • Great for meal prep—store components separately.
  • Cauliflower rice works for a lower-carb version.

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