Ingredients
– 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– 2 large sweet potatoes
– 1 cup BBQ sauce (homemade or store-bought)
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon onion powder
– 1 teaspoon paprika
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Creating BBQ Chicken & Sweet Potato Meal Prep is straightforward if you follow these easy steps:
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Wash and peel the sweet potatoes, then cut them into bite-sized cubes.
3. Season Potatoes: In a bowl, toss the cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
4. Bake Potatoes: Spread the seasoned sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized.
5. Prepare Chicken: While the sweet potatoes are baking, season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and your choice of spices.
6. Cook Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side, until cooked through.
7. Add BBQ Sauce: Once the chicken is cooked, brush a generous amount of BBQ sauce on each side and let it simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
8. Slice Chicken: Remove the chicken from the skillet and slice into strips or cubes, as desired.
9. Combine Ingredients: In meal prep containers, layer the sweet potatoes and BBQ chicken.
10. Garnish: If desired, sprinkle fresh parsley on top for added color and flavor.
11. Cool and Store: Allow the meals to cool down before sealing containers and storing them in the refrigerator.
With these clear steps, you will have prepared several flavorful meals that are ready to go.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 30g