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Grilled BBQ Chicken Breast with Sweet Potatoes Recipe

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This Grilled BBQ Chicken Breast with Sweet Potatoes is a delightful combination of tender chicken and sweet potatoes, perfect for a quick family dinner. The smoky sweetness of the BBQ sauce pairs beautifully with the natural sweetness of the sweet potatoes.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds total)
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce (your choice, homemade or store-bought)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 large sweet potatoes (about 1.5 pounds total)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 200 degrees Celsius.
  2. Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into even cubes (about 2.5 cm) to ensure even cooking.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the sweet potato cubes with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of paprika, ½ teaspoon of salt, and ¼ teaspoon of black pepper. Make sure all pieces are well coated with the mixture.
  4. Spread the sweet potatoes evenly on a baking sheet and bake for about 20 minutes in the preheated oven until they are soft and lightly golden.
  5. While the sweet potatoes are baking, prepare the chicken. In a bowl, rub the chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon of salt, and ½ teaspoon of black pepper.
  6. After the first 20 minutes of the sweet potatoes, remove the baking sheet and place the seasoned chicken breasts on the sheet.
  7. Spread 1 cup of BBQ sauce evenly over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are well coated.
  8. Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake everything together for an additional 25-30 minutes, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 75 degrees Celsius and the sweet potatoes are soft.
  9. Once the chicken is done, remove the sheet from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. This helps to retain the juices in the meat.
  10. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Keywords: Avoid overcooking the chicken to prevent it from becoming dry. A meat thermometer is helpful to achieve the perfect doneness. You can also use a grill pan if you don't have an oven, just ensure to regulate the heat for even cooking.

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