
BBQ Chicken Bowl
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5.0
249 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Resting time
10 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
585 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American

BBQ Chicken Bowl
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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
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:
- 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.
- Add cumin, chicken broth and black beans. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 20 minutes.
- 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:
- Combine all sauce ingredients and mix well in a bowl.
For the Chicken and Veggies:
- Meanwhile, place chicken in a shallow dish and baste with 3/4 cup BBQ Ranch Dressing. Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
- 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.
- After the veggies are cooked, add the marinated chicken to the grill over medium heat.
- Cook for several minutes, flipping once, until cooked through. Remove to a plate to rest for 5 minutes before cutting.
- Spoon cooked rice into bowls.
- Top with chopped, cooked chicken, grilled zucchini, bell peppers, corn and sliced avocado.
- Drizzle BBQ Ranch Sauce on top. Garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired.
- 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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5.0
249 reviews
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