Description
Delicious BBQ chicken bowls featuring marinated chicken, hearty rice, and vibrant toppings, perfect for family dinners or potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup corn
- 1 cup black beans
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh cilantro or green onions for garnish
- Extra barbecue sauce for drizzling
Instructions
- Begin by marinating the chicken with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Preheat your grill or stovetop grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken to the grill and cook for 6–7 minutes on each side, basting with barbecue sauce.
- Mix together the cooked rice, corn, and black beans in a large bowl with salt and pepper.
- Remove the grilled chicken from heat and let it rest before slicing.
- Assemble your bowls starting with the rice mixture, then layer with sliced chicken, diced peppers, cherry tomatoes, and shredded lettuce.
- Top with avocado, shredded cheese, cilantro, and an extra drizzle of barbecue sauce.
Notes
For a lighter option, swap rice for leafy greens or use grilled tofu as a chicken alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg