Go Back
–+ servings
BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Bowl

BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Bowl

Indulge in a BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Bowl, a delightful and healthy dish combining tender BBQ chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, and crunchy coleslaw.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb Chicken Tenders Shredded BBQ chicken can be a quick substitute.
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil Can substitute with avocado oil.
  • 1 tbsp Chicken Rub Store-bought or homemade mix.
  • BBQ Sauce Any brand works; consider sugar-free for health.
For the Sweet Potatoes
  • 2 medium Sweet Potatoes Can substitute with cauliflower or radishes for lower carbs.
For the Coleslaw
  • 1 bag Coleslaw Cabbage Mix Pre-packaged for convenience; exclude dressing.
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Can use Greek yogurt as a healthier alternative.
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice or Apple Cider Vinegar Lime juice is a good substitute.
  • 1-2 tbsp Sweetener Use Monkfruit, Coconut Sugar, or regular sugar to taste.
Optional Garnishes
  • Pickles
  • Cilantro
  • Avocado
  • Pumpkin Seeds

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Medium bowl
  • Small bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your air fryer to 380°F or oven to 400°F. Toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper until coated. Air fry for about 15 minutes or roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
  2. Season chicken tenders with olive oil and chicken rub. Air fry at 400°F for 4 minutes. Brush with BBQ sauce and cook for another 3-4 minutes or bake for 10+ minutes until cooked through.
  3. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice or vinegar, and sweetener for dressing. In a medium bowl, add coleslaw mix and coat with dressing.
  4. Assemble your bowls with roasted sweet potatoes, BBQ chicken, and coleslaw. Add optional garnishes to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 1000mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 15000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

You can use shredded rotisserie chicken for a quicker meal prep solution. Store ingredients separately for freshness.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!