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Easy BBQ Chicken Bowls (Gluten-Free, Sweet Potatoes & Coleslaw)

These BBQ Chicken Bowls are a delicious, gluten-free meal that features tender slow-cooked BBQ chicken, baked sweet potatoes, and a tangy coleslaw. Perfect for meal prep or a simple weeknight dinner, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Baking sheet
  • Aluminum Foil
  • Mixing bowls
  • Forks for shredding

Ingredients
  

BBQ Chicken:

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cups gluten-free BBQ sauce

Coleslaw:

  • 2 cups shredded green cabbage
  • 2 cups shredded red cabbage
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ teaspoon dried mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Sweet Potato Base:

  • 4 medium sweet potatoes scrubbed and pierced with a fork

Instructions
 

Prepare the BBQ Chicken:

  • Place the chicken breasts in a slow cooker and pour the BBQ sauce over them.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shredded.
  • Shred the chicken with two forks and mix it well with the BBQ sauce in the slow cooker.

Bake the Sweet Potatoes:

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Place the pierced sweet potatoes on a baking sheet lined with foil.
  • Bake for 45-60 minutes, or until they are soft and cooked through.

Make the Coleslaw:

  • In a large bowl, combine the shredded green and red cabbage.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, mayonnaise, dried mustard, salt, and pepper.
  • Pour the dressing over the cabbage and toss until well coated.

Assemble the Bowls:

  • Cut open each baked sweet potato and fluff the insides with a fork.
  • Top each sweet potato with a generous portion of BBQ chicken and a scoop of coleslaw.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

Meal Prep Tip: Prepare the BBQ chicken and coleslaw a day ahead and store separately in the fridge. Reheat the chicken before serving.
Substitution: Use roasted white potatoes or rice as a base instead of sweet potatoes if desired.
Keyword bbq chicken bowl, easy bbq chicken, slow cooker barbeque chicken recipe
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