Description
These Honey BBQ Chicken Bowls are a delightful blend of succulent chicken, fresh vegetables, and rich BBQ flavor, making them an ideal choice for a quick and satisfying meal.
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, canned or frozen
- 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
- Prepare the rice according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Sear the chicken in the skillet until cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Remove the chicken, then stir in BBQ sauce and honey.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it in the sauce.
- Once coated, slice the chicken into strips.
- To assemble, place rice in bowls, add sliced chicken, black beans, corn, and top with lettuce, cheese, pickled onions, cilantro, and ranch dressing.
Notes
Feel free to customize toppings like avocado or jalapeños for extra flavor.
For a smoky flavor, try adding smoked paprika instead of regular paprika.
Use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken to save time on busy nights.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 75g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg