Description
A delicious BBQ Chicken & Cheesy Potato Power Bowl that combines tender BBQ chicken, crispy potatoes, and a creamy cheese sauce over a fresh veggie base.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie works great)
- 1 cup your favorite BBQ sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional, for caramelization)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups baby potatoes (or small whole potatoes)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional, after frying)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar
- ½ cup milk or cream
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon flour
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 2 cups lettuce (chopped romaine or mixed greens)
- 1 cup shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup cucumber slices
- ½ cup diced red onion (for topping)
- Fresh chives
- Extra cheese
- Extra BBQ sauce
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add shredded chicken, BBQ sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Stir and cook for 5–7 minutes, until hot, saucy, and glossy. Set aside.
- Toss baby potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and paprika. Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 16–20 minutes, shaking halfway. Alternatively, boil potatoes for 10 minutes until slightly tender, then pan fry in oil until golden and crispy. Add butter at the end for shine. Or roast at 425°F (220°C) for 25–30 minutes.
- Melt butter in a small pot over medium heat. Add flour and whisk for 30 seconds. Slowly add milk until smooth. Add cheddar cheese and stir until fully melted. Season with salt & pepper.
- In a large bowl, layer in this order: lettuce base, shredded cabbage, saucy BBQ chicken (center mound), crispy potatoes (around the edges), cucumber & onion mix, thin red onion slices. Pour hot cheese sauce over the chicken and sprinkle with chives.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the veggies based on your preference.
- For a spicier kick, add jalapeños or hot sauce to the BBQ chicken.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and assembled just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying, Pan-Frying, Oven Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg