Description

Smoky BBQ chicken paired with caramelized sweet potatoes, grains, and fresh veggies makes a balanced, high-protein meal prep bowl that stays tasty all week.

Ingredients

Scale

1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts

1/2 cup bbq sauce

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp smoked paprika

1/2 tsp garlic powder

Salt and black pepper to taste

2 large sweet potatoes, diced

1 tbsp olive oil

1/2 tsp sea salt

1/4 tsp ground cumin

2 cups cooked quinoa or brown rice

2–3 cups mixed greens (spinach kale arugula)

1 cup steamed broccoli florets

Optional toppings: diced avocado, green onions, lime wedges

Instructions

1. Trim and pat dry chicken breasts

2. In a bowl combine 1/2 cup bbq sauce, olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper

3. Marinate chicken at least 30 minutes or up to overnight

4. Preheat oven to 425°F

5. Toss diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, sea salt, and cumin

6. Spread sweet potatoes on a sheet pan and roast 25–30 minutes, turning halfway

7. Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat

8. Cook chicken 6–7 minutes per side until 165°F internal temperature

9. Brush chicken with remaining bbq sauce and cook 1 minute more

10. Let chicken rest 5 minutes then slice

11. Assemble bowls with grains, roasted sweet potatoes, greens, broccoli, and sliced chicken

12. Top with optional avocado, green onions, or a lime squeeze

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Category: meal prep
Method: roasting
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 450
Sugar: 8
Sodium: 700
Fat: 12
Saturated Fat: 2
Unsaturated Fat: 8
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 35
Fiber: 7
Protein: 35
Cholesterol: 85

Keywords: bbq, chicken, sweet potato, meal prep, protein bowl, roasted sweet potato, healthy meal