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BBQ Chicken Bowls with Sweet Potatoes, Coleslaw, and Pickles

BBQ Chicken Bowls with Sweet Potatoes, Coleslaw, and Pickles

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Indulge in the delightful experience of BBQ Chicken Bowls with Sweet Potatoes, Coleslaw, and Pickles. This recipe combines tender, flavorful BBQ chicken with perfectly roasted sweet potatoes and a refreshing homemade coleslaw, topped off with zesty pickles. Ideal for any occasionfrom summer barbecues to casual weeknight dinnersthis dish is not only wholesome but also quick to prepare. Enjoy the unique blend of flavors that makes each bite satisfying and nutritious, all while adhering to Whole30 and paleo-friendly guidelines. Perfectly customizable, these bowls allow you to mix and match ingredients based on your preferences.

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pounds)
  • cup Whole30 BBQ sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Italian dressing
  • salt (to taste)
  • 2 sweet potatoes (peeled and cubed)
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • dash of cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon avocado or refined coconut oil
  • Sprig of fresh dill
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • English cucumber (sliced thin)
  • Pinch yellow mustard seeds
  • cup water
  • cup white or white wine vinegar
  • tablespoon salt
  • cup + 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (or white wine vinegar)
  • 3 tablespoons coconut aminos
  • teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 14-ounce bag shredded coleslaw mix
  • Fresh chopped parsley
  • Dry BBQ seasoning

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425F.
  2. Toss cubed sweet potatoes with chili powder, cinnamon, salt, and oil on a baking sheet. Roast for 20 minutes, stir, then roast another 10-15 minutes until tender.
  3. Prepare pickles by mixing cucumber slices, dill, garlic, mustard seeds, water, vinegar, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
  4. In an Instant Pot, combine chicken breasts with BBQ sauce and Italian dressing. Seal and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes. Shred after quick release.
  5. Mix mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, coconut aminos, and salt in a bowl. Combine with shredded coleslaw mix.
  6. Assemble bowls with sweet potatoes, shredded chicken, coleslaw, and pickles.

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