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BBQ Chicken Bowls

BBQ Chicken Bowls

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A balanced meal bowl featuring savory shredded chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, and creamy coleslaw, perfect for easy dinners or meal prep.

  • Author: Ethan Walker
  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Cook Time: 35 min
  • Total Time: 50 min
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Instant Pot / Oven
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.25 lbs)
¾ cup savory BBQ sauce
2 tablespoons herb-infused dressing
Salt to taste
2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 teaspoons chili powder
A dash of cinnamon
1 tablespoon avocado or refined coconut oil
1 sprig fresh dill
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ English cucumber, sliced thin
A pinch yellow mustard seeds
¼ cup water
¼ cup white vinegar
½ tablespoon salt
½ cup + 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1.5 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (or white vinegar)
3 tablespoons coconut aminos
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
1 14-oz bag shredded coleslaw mix
Fresh chopped parsley for garnish
Dry BBQ seasoning blend

Instructions

  1. Roast sweet potatoes with chili powder, cinnamon, and oil for 20 minutes, stir, then bake another 10-15 min.
  2. Combine cucumber, garlic, dill, mustard seeds, water, vinegar, and salt for quick pickles; set aside.
  3. Cook chicken with sauce and dressing in Instant Pot for 10 min at High Pressure, quick release, shred, and sauté for 5 min.
  4. Mix mayo, vinegar, aminos, and salt for dressing; toss with coleslaw mix.
  5. Divide potatoes, chicken, and coleslaw among 4 bowls; top with pickles and parsley.

Notes

  • For chicken: Can use regular shredded chicken method or slow cooker.
  • For pickles: Can substitute with ¼ cup sliced cold dill pickles.
  • Coleslaw mix can be standard cabbage or broccoli slaw.

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