Description
Indulge in the warm embrace of BBQ Chicken Rice Bowls, a nourishing dish that combines juicy chicken breast glazed with rich BBQ sauce, served over fluffy rice and vibrant veggies. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and meal prep, offering a delightful blend of flavors and textures that will satisfy both your hunger and your soul. With roasted corn, hearty black beans, and creamy avocado, each bowl is not just a meal but an experience to savor. Gather your family or friends around the table and enjoy this colorful, high-protein dish that’s as easy to make as it is delicious!
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups long-grain white rice (jasmine or basmati)
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 0.5 cup thick BBQ sauce
- 1 cup sweet corn (fresh or frozen)
- 15 oz canned black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 ripe avocado (sliced)
- 0.5 large red onion (thinly sliced)
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until clear. In a pot, combine with 2.25 cups water and a pinch of salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15-18 minutes.
- Pat the chicken dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sear chicken until golden brown on both sides.
- Pour BBQ sauce into the skillet with chicken; cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until coated.
- In another skillet, sauté corn over medium-high heat until slightly roasted (about 5-7 minutes).
- Assemble bowls with rice as the base, topped with BBQ chicken, roasted corn, black beans, avocado slices, red onion, and cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 500g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 82g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 80mg