Description
These BBQ Protein Bowls are loaded with juicy grilled chicken coated in smoky barbecue sauce, fluffy rice, black beans, sweet corn, fresh vegetables, and creamy avocado. A balanced, colorful meal that is perfect for weeknights, meal prep, or feeding a hungry crowd.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken pieces, about 450 grams
- 120 milliliters barbecue sauce
- 1 cup uncooked white rice, about 200 grams
- 1 cup cooked black beans, about 170 grams
- 1 cup corn kernels, about 150 grams
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, about 150 grams, halved
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 1 cup shredded purple cabbage, about 100 grams
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a saucepan of salted water to a boil. Rinse the rice under cold water, then cook according to package instructions until fluffy. Drain if needed and set aside.
- Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil.
- Season the chicken on both sides with salt and black pepper.
- Place the chicken in the hot pan and cook for about 6 to 7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked through and golden.
- Brush the chicken with barbecue sauce and cook for an additional 2 minutes, allowing the sauce to caramelize slightly.
- Remove the chicken from the pan and let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice against the grain.
- In a small pan, warm the black beans and corn for 3 to 4 minutes until heated through.
- Divide the cooked rice evenly among 4 bowls.
- Top each bowl with sliced chicken, black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, and shredded cabbage.
- Sprinkle chopped cilantro over the top and serve immediately.
Notes
- Let the chicken rest before slicing to keep it juicy.
- Lightly char the corn for extra smoky flavor.
- Store components separately for meal prep and assemble just before serving.
- Add a squeeze of fresh lime for extra brightness if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: BBQ protein bowls, barbecue chicken bowl, healthy rice bowl, meal prep bowl, high protein dinner