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BBQ Chicken & Roasted Sweet Potato Bowls

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A delicious bowl combining sweet roasted potatoes, BBQ chicken, quinoa, beans, and corn for a filling meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for chicken)
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (for chicken)
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (for chicken)
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (for sweet potatoes)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (for sweet potatoes)
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (for sweet potatoes)
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1/2 cup corn kernels
  • 1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Peel and cube the sweet potatoes into small 1-inch pieces.
  3. Place the sweet potato cubes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  4. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the sweet potatoes and toss to coat evenly.
  5. Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper over the sweet potatoes.
  6. Spread the sweet potatoes into a single layer on the baking sheet.
  7. Roast the sweet potatoes for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  8. While the sweet potatoes are roasting, prepare the chicken breasts by drizzling 1 tablespoon of olive oil over them.
  9. In a small bowl, mix together paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
  10. Rub the spice mixture over both sides of the chicken breasts.
  11. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the seasoned chicken breasts.
  12. Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through.
  13. Remove from skillet and let rest before slicing into strips.
  14. If quinoa is not cooked, prepare it according to package instructions.
  15. In a small saucepan, heat the BBQ sauce over low heat until warm.
  16. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, corn, black beans, and roasted sweet potatoes.
  17. Add sliced chicken on top and drizzle with BBQ sauce, tossing gently to combine.
  18. Top with cilantro, green onions, and feta cheese if using.
  19. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

For meal prep, components can be stored separately in airtight containers.

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