Description
These BBQ Chicken Bowls combine tender shredded chicken coated in a flavorful BBQ sauce, roasted sweet potatoes with a hint of spice, creamy coleslaw, and tangy pickles for a delicious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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For the Sweet Potatoes:
- 2 sweet potatoes (peeled and cubed)
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- dash of cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon avocado or refined coconut oil
- Sprig of fresh dill
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
For the Pickles:
- ¼ English cucumber (sliced thin)
- Pinch yellow mustard seeds
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup white or white wine vinegar
- ½ tablespoon salt
For the Coleslaw:
- ½ cup + 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 ½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar (or white wine vinegar)
- 3 tablespoons coconut aminos
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 14-ounce bag shredded coleslaw mix
- Fresh chopped parsley
For the BBQ Chicken:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 ¼ pounds)
- ¾ cup Whole30 BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons Italian dressing
- Salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425º F. Toss sweet potato ingredients on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes. Stir well and return to oven for 10-15 more minutes.
- Make the pickles: Combine all pickle ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
- Make BBQ chicken: Combine all ingredients in an Instant Pot, cook at High Pressure for 10 minutes, shred chicken, then sauté until coated in sauce.
- Make coleslaw: Mix dressing ingredients, pour over coleslaw mix, and combine well.
- Assemble bowls: Divide sweet potatoes, BBQ chicken, and coleslaw among 4 bowls. Top with pickle slices and parsley.
Notes
- Italian dressing: Use store-bought or make a simple mixture of olive oil, vinegar, and Italian seasoning.
- Coleslaw mix: If unavailable, shred cabbage and carrots for a DIY mix.
- Regular shredded chicken: Cook chicken breasts in a skillet and shred with forks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting, Instant Pot, Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: BBQ Chicken Bowl, Sweet Potato Recipe, Coleslaw, Pickles, Easy Dinner
