Homemade BBQ Chicken Bowl

Name: Homemade BBQ Chicken Bowl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded; 1/2 cup your favorite BBQ sauce; 2 cups cooked brown rice; 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed; 1 ripe avocado, sliced; 1/4 cup pickled red onions; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

This fresh and hearty bowl brings your favorite takeout flavors right into your own kitchen.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· July 19, 2026

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

30 minutes

Total

45 minutes

Serves

There is something so satisfying about a bowl filled with all your favorite things. This recipe is inspired by the famous Sweetgreen version, combining tender BBQ chicken with roasted sweet potatoes and creamy avocado for a meal that feels special but is easy enough for a busy weeknight.

My best tip is to get your sweet potatoes into the oven early so they have plenty of time to get nice and caramelized while you prep the rest of the ingredients. It makes all the difference in the world for the final texture.

🧺 Ingredients

2 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
1/2 cup your favorite BBQ sauce
2 cups cooked brown rice
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 ripe avocado, sliced
1/4 cup pickled red onions
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
2
Toss the cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet.
3
Roast the potatoes for 25 to 30 minutes until they are tender and golden brown.
4
While the potatoes roast, mix the shredded chicken with the BBQ sauce in a small pan over low heat until warmed through.
5
Divide the cooked rice between two bowls.
6
Top each bowl with a portion of the BBQ chicken and roasted sweet potatoes.
7
Add a generous helping of avocado slices and pickled red onions to each bowl.
8
Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

💡 Tips

Store any leftover chicken and rice in separate airtight containers in the fridge for up to three days. If you want to make this ahead of time, keep the avocado slices fresh by adding them right before you are ready to eat.

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