Description
These BBQ Chicken Bowls with Sweet Potatoes, Coleslaw, and Pickles are a delicious and wholesome meal that brings together a variety of flavors and textures. Tender BBQ chicken, savory sweet potatoes, tangy coleslaw, and crisp pickles create a satisfying dish that is perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
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For the BBQ Chicken
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 pounds)
- 3/4 cup Whole30 BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons Italian dressing (see Notes)
- salt (to taste)
For the Sweet Potatoes
- 2 sweet potatoes (peeled and cubed)
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- dash of cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon avocado or refined coconut oil
For the Quick Dill Pickles
- Sprig of fresh dill
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1/4 English cucumber (sliced thin)
- Pinch yellow mustard seeds
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup white or white wine vinegar
- 1/2 tablespoon salt
For the Coleslaw
- 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (or white wine vinegar)
- 3 tablespoons coconut aminos
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 14–ounce bag shredded coleslaw mix (see Notes)
Instructions
- Preheat oven and make sweet potatoes: Toss sweet potato ingredients on a baking sheet and roast.
- Prepare pickles: Combine all pickle ingredients in a bowl.
- Cook BBQ chicken: Combine ingredients in an Instant Pot, cook, then shred.
- Make coleslaw: Mix dressing ingredients, combine with coleslaw mix.
- Assemble bowls: Divide sweet potatoes, BBQ chicken, coleslaw among bowls, top with pickles and parsley.
Notes
- Cooking chicken in a Crockpot: Cook on High for 3 hours or Low for 5 hours.
- Whole30: Ensure BBQ sauce is compliant.
- Italian dressing substitute: 1 1/2 tablespoon oil, 1/2 tablespoon vinegar, pinch of Italian seasoning.
- Using store-bought pickles: Opt for high-quality cold pickles.
- Storing coleslaw: Drain excess liquid and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
