BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Bowls (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ BBQ Chicken

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
02 - 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (sugar-free for low-carb)
03 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
04 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Roasted Sweet Potatoes

08 - 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced into 1/2-inch cubes
09 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
10 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
11 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
12 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
13 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Bowl Base & Toppings

14 - 2 cups cooked quinoa or brown rice, or cauliflower rice for low-carb
15 - 1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
16 - 1/2 cup corn (fresh, canned, or frozen)
17 - 1 small avocado, sliced
18 - 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
19 - 1/4 cup red onion, diced
20 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

→ BBQ Ranch Dressing (optional)

21 - 1/4 cup ranch dressing or Greek yogurt for a lighter option
22 - 2 tablespoons BBQ sauce
23 - 1 tablespoon lime juice

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on the baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway.
02 - In a bowl, coat chicken breasts with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5-6 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 75°C (165°F). Brush with BBQ sauce in the last 2 minutes of cooking. Remove from heat and slice.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together ranch dressing, BBQ sauce, and lime juice.
04 - Divide quinoa or rice into bowls. Add roasted sweet potatoes, BBQ chicken, black beans, corn, avocado, cherry tomatoes, and red onion. Drizzle with BBQ ranch dressing and sprinkle with fresh cilantro. Garnish with extra BBQ sauce, jalapeños, or shredded cheese if desired. Serve and enjoy!

# Notes:

01 - For a low-carb option, replace quinoa or rice with cauliflower rice and select a sugar-free BBQ sauce.
02 - Spice things up by adding sriracha, chipotle powder, or jalapeños.
03 - This dish is meal prep friendly—store components separately and assemble fresh before eating.

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