Description
Delight in the flavors of BBQ Chicken Rice Bowls, where tender chicken meets smoky barbecue sauce atop a bed of fluffy rice. This vibrant dish is topped with fresh veggies and cilantro, making it a colorful and satisfying meal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (mixed colors)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
Instructions
- Chop bell peppers into bite-sized pieces. If desired, marinate chicken for extra flavor.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add oil and cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden and juices run clear.
- Stir in BBQ sauce, soy sauce, and garlic powder; cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Prepare rice according to package instructions and fluff once done.
- Serve by layering rice, sliced chicken, sautéed bell peppers, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Barbecue
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 90mg