Ingredients

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(Serves 4)

Ingredients

Roasted sweet potatoes:

2 large sweet potatoes, cubed (½” pieces)
1 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp smoked paprika
Salt & black pepper

BBQ chicken:

1½ lbs boneless chicken thighs or breasts, cubed
¾ cup low-sodium BBQ sauce (you love low-sodium options!)
1 tbsp olive oil

Base & toppings:

4 cups chopped romaine or kale
1 avocado, diced
½ cup red cabbage slaw (or quick-pickle: ½ cup shredded cabbage + 1 tbsp vinegar + pinch sugar)
¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced (soak in water 10 min to mellow)
2 tbsp pumpkin seeds or hemp seeds (you love high-protein!)

Optional boosts:

Crumbled feta or cotija cheese
Lime wedges
Hot sauce

Instructions

1. Roast sweet potatoes:

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
Toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
Spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet; roast 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until tender and caramelized.

2. Cook BBQ chicken:

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden.
Add BBQ sauce; simmer 3–5 minutes until glossy and chicken reaches 165°F.

3. Assemble bowls:

Divide greens among bowls. Top with roasted sweet potatoes, BBQ chicken, avocado, slaw, red onion, and seeds. Serve with lime wedges.

💡 Pro Tips for Perfection:
✅ Don’t overcrowd the pan—space sweet potatoes for crisp edges (not steamed).
✅ Low-sodium mastery (you love this!):
→ Use no-salt-added BBQ sauce (or make your own: ketchup + vinegar + spices)
→ Boost flavor with extra smoked paprika and lime zest
✅ Blood sugar friendly (you love this!):
→ Pair sweet potatoes with protein/fat (chicken + avocado) to slow glucose absorption
→ Add 1 tbsp chia seeds to slaw for fiber + glycemic control
✅ Low-carb/keto option (you love this!):
→ Swap sweet potatoes for 2 lbs cauliflower florets + 1 zucchini, cubed
→ Roast veggies 25 min at 425°F
→ Net carbs drop from 38g → 12g/serving
✅ High-protein boost (you love this!):
→ Add ½ cup black beans (+7g protein/serving)
→ Use hemp seeds instead of pumpkin seeds (+5g protein)
✅ Make ahead:
→ Roast sweet potatoes and cook chicken 2 days ahead
→ Chop toppings 1 day ahead
→ Assemble bowls just before serving

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