BBQ Chicken Bowls Sweet Potatoes Coleslaw (Printable version)
Savory grilled chicken meets caramelized sweet potatoes and tangy slaw in these satisfying, colorful bowls.
# What you need:
→ Chicken
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 cup BBQ sauce (gluten-free if needed)
03 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
04 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
06 - Salt and pepper, to taste
→ Sweet Potatoes
07 - 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
08 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
09 - ½ teaspoon paprika
10 - Salt and pepper, to taste
→ Coleslaw
11 - 3 cups shredded green cabbage
12 - 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
13 - 1 large carrot, grated
14 - ¼ cup mayonnaise
15 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
16 - 1 teaspoon honey
17 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Toppings
18 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
19 - Fresh cilantro, chopped
20 - Lime wedges
# How to make it:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
02 - Toss diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, turning once, until golden and tender.
03 - While sweet potatoes roast, season chicken breasts with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
04 - Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Grill chicken for 5–6 minutes per side, or until cooked through and juices run clear (internal temperature 165°F / 74°C). In the last 2 minutes of cooking, brush generously with BBQ sauce on both sides. Remove chicken from heat and let rest 5 minutes, then slice.
05 - Combine green and purple cabbage and carrot in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper. Pour dressing over vegetables and toss to coat.
06 - Divide roasted sweet potatoes, coleslaw, and sliced BBQ chicken among four bowls.
07 - Top with green onions, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime, if desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert tips:
01 -
- You get that smoky grilled flavor without firing up an outdoor grill
- The contrast between hot roasted potatoes and cold crisp slaw makes every bite interesting
- Everything happens simultaneously so dinner lands on the table in under an hour
02 -
- Do not skip resting the chicken or it will dry out the second you slice into it
- That final squeeze of lime transforms the whole bowl from good to cant stop eating
- Work in batches if your skillet is not big enough for all the chicken at once
03 -
- Chicken thighs take longer to cook but stay juicier if you have the extra time
- Buy pre shredded slaw mix when you are exhausted and no one will know the difference