Description
These Honey BBQ Chicken Bowls are a delightful combination of tender chicken, rich BBQ flavor, and fresh vegetables. Perfect for a quick dinner or a healthy meal, they offer an irresistible taste that satisfies cravings while being easy to prepare.
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 ranch dressing
Instructions
- Cook the rice following the package instructions.
- In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Add the seasoned chicken to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side.
- In a bowl, combine BBQ sauce and honey. Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken and let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Slice the chicken and place it over servings of rice in bowls.
- Top with black beans, corn, chopped romaine, cheddar cheese, pickled onions, cilantro, and ranch dressing.
Notes
For added flavor, marinate the chicken in BBQ sauce and honey for a few hours beforehand.
Feel free to customize toppings based on your preferences, such as adding avocado or jalapeños.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg