Description
This BBQ Chicken Rice Bowl is loaded with smoky barbecue chicken, fluffy rice, black beans, roasted corn, creamy avocado, and fresh vegetables for a colorful and satisfying meal that is perfect for busy weeknights or easy meal prep lunches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 3 cups cooked white rice
- 1 cup roasted corn kernels
- 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and prepare the rice if not already cooked.
- Season the chicken thighs with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Add olive oil to the skillet and cook the chicken for 5 to 6 minutes per side until fully cooked and lightly charred.
- Pour the barbecue sauce over the chicken and coat evenly.
- Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce becomes glossy and slightly thickened.
- Slice the chicken into strips.
- Fill serving bowls with warm rice.
- Top with barbecue chicken, black beans, roasted corn, shredded lettuce, cherry tomatoes, avocado, and green onions.
- Serve immediately while warm and fresh.
Notes
- Use freshly cooked rice for the best texture and flavor.
- Add a squeeze of lime juice before serving for extra brightness.
- Store toppings separately if meal prepping to keep vegetables crisp.
- Grilled chicken can be used for even more smoky flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
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