Description
These Honey BBQ Chicken Bowls offer a delightful mix of tender chicken, zesty BBQ sauce, and fresh ingredients, making it a perfect choice for a quick and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup bbq sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 cup long grain rice
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn
- 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup pickled onions
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to the package instructions.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- In a bowl, combine BBQ sauce and honey, mixing well.
- Once the chicken is done, pour the honey BBQ sauce over the chicken, coating it evenly.
- Allow it to simmer for a few minutes to blend the flavors.
- Slice the chicken and assemble the bowls: rice, black beans, corn, sliced chicken, and toppings such as lettuce, cheddar cheese, pickled onions, cilantro, and ranch dressing.
Notes
Feel free to mix up the toppings based on your preferences or what you have on hand.
For added flavor, marinate the chicken in the BBQ sauce for a few hours before cooking.
Use quinoa or cauliflower rice for a healthier grain alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg