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BBQ Chicken Bowls — The Easy Dinner You'll Want Every Week

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
Enjoy a flavorful and easy-to-make BBQ chicken bowl with rice, beans, corn, and fresh toppings, perfect for weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • ¾ cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste Salt and pepper

For the Rice

  • 1½ cups long grain white rice
  • 2¼ cups chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp butter

For the Bowl

  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and warmed
  • 1 cup corn, charred in a skillet
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • ¼ cup sour cream

Extras

  • Extra BBQ sauce for drizzling BBQ sauce
  • Lime wedges for serving Lime wedges

Instructions 

  • Season chicken with smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook in olive oil 6–7 minutes per side.
  • Reduce heat, pour BBQ sauce over chicken, simmer 2–3 minutes until caramelized. Rest and slice.
  • Cook rice in chicken broth 18 minutes covered. Rest 5 minutes, fluff with fork, stir in butter.
  • Char corn in a dry hot skillet until dark spots form, about 5 minutes.
  • Warm black beans in a small saucepan with salt and a pinch of cumin.
  • Assemble bowls — rice base, BBQ chicken, beans, corn, avocado, cheese, red onion, cilantro, sour cream, BBQ drizzle, and lime.

Notes

Feel free to customize toppings and spice levels to your preference.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: BBQ, Bowl, Chicken