BBQ Chicken Bowl

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5.0

249 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Resting time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    50 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    585 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

BBQ Chicken Bowl

This BBQ Chicken Bowl recipe is a complete meal with rice, beans, grilled chicken, grilled zucchini, bell peppers, and corn. It is healthy, easy to make ahead, and topped with the best homemade BBQ ranch sauce.

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Ingredients

Servings

Chicken and Veggies:

  • 4 chicken breast halves , or two large breasts, halved, to make 4 thin pieces
  • 1 zucchini , washed and sliced into 1/4'' thick rounds
  • 1 red bell pepper washed, seeded and sliced
  • 3 ears corn , grilled, or substitute 1 1/2 cups cooked corn
  • 1 avocado , peeled, seeded and sliced
  • fresh cilantro for garnish, if desired

Rice:

  • 2 Tablespoons oil , vegetable or canola oil
  • 1/2 cup onion , chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 15 ounce can black beans , drained and rinsed

BBQ Ranch Sauce:

  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup plain greek yogurt , or sour cream
  • 1 Tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper , or more to taste
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Instructions

For the Rice:

  1. Add oil to a saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and rice and saute, stirring frequently, for 3-5 minutes or until rice begins to get golden brown. 
  2. Add cumin, chicken broth and black beans. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 20 minutes. 
  3. Remove from heat and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Remove lid and fluff gently with a fork. Set aside.

For Homemade BBQ Ranch Sauce:

  1. Combine all sauce ingredients and mix well in a bowl.

For the Chicken and Veggies:

  1. Meanwhile, place chicken in a shallow dish and baste with 3/4 cup BBQ Ranch Dressing. Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes. 
  2. To grill the zucchini and bell peppers you can use a grill basket and cook them over medium heat on the grill, or use a grill pan on the stove. You can also cook the ears of corn on the grill or on the grill pan on the stove.  
  3. After the veggies are cooked, add the marinated chicken to the grill over medium heat.
  4. Cook for several minutes, flipping once, until cooked through. Remove to a plate to rest for 5 minutes before cutting.
  5. Spoon cooked rice into bowls. 
  6. Top with chopped, cooked chicken, grilled zucchini, bell peppers, corn and sliced avocado. 
  7. Drizzle BBQ Ranch Sauce on top. Garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired.
  8. You might also like these Honey Lime Chipotle Chicken Fajita Bowls!

Notes

  • Instant Pot Rice: Reduce broth to 1.5 cups. Cook on high pressure for 4 minutes. Natural release 10 minutes. Open lid and pour rinsed black beans on top. Cover with lid and allow to warm for 5 minutes before fluffing rice with a fork.
  • Make Ahead Instructions: These chicken bowls are easy to prep ahead! Just toss the marinade on the chicken, make the sauce, and chop the veggies. Keep everything in the fridge. Dinner will be a breeze!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 585kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 81g (27%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Trans Fat 0.03g Cholesterol 52mg (17%) Sodium 1012mg (42%) Potassium 1112mg (32%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 23g (46%) Vitamin A 902IU (18%) Vitamin C 39mg (43%) Calcium 101mg (10%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 585 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 585kcal 29%
Carbohydrates 81g 27%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Trans Fat 0.03g 2%
Cholesterol 52mg 17%
Sodium 1012mg 42%
Potassium 1112mg 24%
Fiber 9g 36%
Sugar 23g 46%
Vitamin A 902IU 18%
Vitamin C 39mg 43%
Calcium 101mg 10%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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