BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Skillet
A delightful one-pan meal combining tender chicken, sweet potatoes, and rich barbecue flavor for a nutritious and satisfying dish.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes, diced
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup corn (canned or frozen)
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced sweet potatoes, and season with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Cook for about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften.
- Push the sweet potatoes to one side of the skillet and add the chopped onion and garlic. Sauté for about 2-3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
- Add the cubed chicken to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the chicken pieces are browned and cooked through.
- Stir in the corn and diced red bell pepper. Pour the barbecue sauce over the mixture and stir until everything is well coated.
- Reduce the heat to low and cover the skillet. Allow it to simmer for 5-10 minutes, letting the flavors meld together and the sweet potatoes finish cooking.
- Remove from heat, and garnish with chopped green onions and fresh cilantro before serving.
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Notes
For extra tenderness, soak diced sweet potatoes in water for 30 minutes before cooking. Customize the barbecue sauce to your taste and consider adding more vegetables for a nutrient boost.