BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Skillet
This BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Skillet brings together tender chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, orange or yellow pepper, and BBQ sauce for an easy, satisfying dinner. The potatoes turn soft inside with lightly browned edges, while the pepper adds color and a little crunch.
Roast the potatoes while the chicken cooks in a skillet. Once both are ready, toss everything together with the BBQ sauce. The full meal takes about 45 minutes and makes four servings.
It works for meal prep, too. Store the chicken and sweet potatoes separately, then warm everything together with the BBQ sauce when you’re ready to eat.
Why You’ll Love This BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Skillet
- The chicken and pepper cook in one skillet while the sweet potatoes roast.
- BBQ sauce gives the dish plenty of flavor without a separate sauce recipe.
- Roasted sweet potatoes add tender centers and browned edges.
- It makes four filling dinner portions.
- You can prepare the chicken and potatoes ahead for quicker meals later.
Recipe Tips
- Cut the potatoes evenly. Small pieces may burn before large pieces become tender.
- Spread the potatoes across the baking sheet. Crowding traps steam and limits browning.
- Cut the chicken into similar-size pieces so they cook evenly.
- Move the cooked chicken to a plate while the pepper softens. This helps prevent overcooking.
- Turn the roasted potatoes gently in the skillet. Vigorous stirring breaks soft cubes apart.
- Add the BBQ sauce on low heat. It needs to warm and coat the food, not simmer for several minutes.
Recipe Variations
- BBQ Beef Sweet Potato Skillet: Swap the chicken for ground beef for a richer version. Brown the beef before combining the skillet.
- Spicy BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Skillet: Use a spicy BBQ sauce and add a hot pepper in place of the orange or yellow pepper.
- Honey BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Skillet: Use honey BBQ sauce for a sweeter take on the original.
- BBQ Chicken and White Potato Skillet: Replace the sweet potatoes with roasted white potatoes for a less sweet version.
- Vegetarian BBQ Sweet Potato Skillet: Replace the chicken with black beans. Warm the beans with the roasted sweet potatoes, pepper, and BBQ sauce.
BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Skillet
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Toss the cubed sweet potatoes on a large baking sheet with 2 teaspoons avocado oil and ¼ teaspoon garlic powder. Spread them in one layer.
- Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, turning halfway through, until the potatoes are fork-tender with lightly browned edges.
- While the potatoes roast, pat the diced chicken dry and season it with the remaining ¼ teaspoon garlic powder.
- Heat the remaining 1 teaspoon avocado oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 7 to 9 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned. Transfer to a plate.
- Add the diced pepper to the skillet. Cook over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it begins to soften.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and add the roasted sweet potatoes. Gently stir for 1 to 2 minutes, until hot.
- Reduce the heat to low. Add the BBQ sauce and fold everything together. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until the sauce is warm and coats the ingredients. Divide into four servings.
Notes
- 34 g protein
- 52 g carbohydrates
- 6 g fat
- 5 g fiber
FAQ: BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Skillet
Yes. Roast the potatoes and cook the chicken ahead, then combine everything with the BBQ sauce when you are ready to eat.
Store them in a covered container for up to 3 to 4 days.
Warm it gently in a skillet or microwave until the chicken is hot.
Roast them until tender but still holding their shape, then fold them gently into the skillet.
Yes. Divide it into four portions and refrigerate promptly. Store the sauce separately if you prefer firmer potatoes.
Yes. A different bell pepper will work, though its flavor may be slightly different.
You can cook small sweet potato cubes in a covered skillet, but the timing and texture will differ. Roasting gives the potatoes better browned edges while you cook the chicken.
Yes. White potatoes make a less sweet variation, though their roasting time may differ.
It can be gluten-free when the BBQ sauce and any other packaged ingredients are certified gluten-free.
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