Description
BBQ Chicken Rice Bowl with Avocado is a high-protein, easy meal prep recipe packed with bold flavors, fresh veggies, and satisfying textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth or water
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed
- 1 large avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- BBQ Sauce:
- 1/2 cup tomato paste or ketchup
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- Pinch cayenne pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F and prepare a baking sheet.
2. Mix BBQ sauce ingredients and divide into two portions.
3. Brush chicken with sauce and bake for 20–25 minutes.
4. Cook rice in broth for 15–18 minutes until fluffy.
5. Let chicken rest, then slice into strips.
6. Warm corn and black beans.
7. Assemble bowls with rice, chicken, corn, and beans.
8. Top with avocado, cilantro, and lime.
9. Drizzle extra BBQ sauce before serving.
Notes
- Grill chicken for extra smoky flavor.
- Use brown rice or quinoa for more fiber.
- Store avocado separately for freshness.
- Add extra veggies like peppers or cabbage.
- Freeze chicken and rice for later use.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 95mg