Description
BBQ Chicken Bowls are a vibrant and flavorful meal that combines smoky grilled chicken with fresh veggies and BBQ sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken breasts
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 4 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 cup corn, canned or fresh
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove the chicken from the grill and allow it to rest for 5 minutes.
- Shred the chicken using two forks.
- Mix the shredded chicken with the barbecue sauce in a large bowl, ensuring it’s well-coated.
- Divide the cooked rice evenly among bowl servings.
- Layer the BBQ chicken on top of the rice.
- Top with corn, black beans, diced tomatoes, and shredded cheese.
- Finish with avocado slices and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro for garnish.
Notes
Consider marinating the chicken in BBQ sauce for enhanced flavor. You can customize your toppings based on preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg