BBQ Chicken Bowl (Printable)

Tender BBQ chicken over rice with colorful roasted vegetables and tangy coleslaw for a complete, nutritious meal.

# Ingredient List:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.3 lbs)
02 - 1 cup BBQ sauce
03 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Rice

06 - 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice
07 - 3 cups water
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Coleslaw

09 - 2 cups shredded green cabbage
10 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
11 - 1 cup grated carrot
12 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
13 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
14 - 1 teaspoon honey
15 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Roasted Vegetables

16 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
17 - 1 zucchini, sliced
18 - 1 red onion, cut into wedges
19 - 1 cup broccoli florets
20 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
21 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika
22 - Salt and pepper to taste

# How-to Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F.
02 - Rinse rice under cold water. Combine rice, water, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes until tender. Fluff with fork and set aside.
03 - Toss bell pepper, zucchini, red onion, and broccoli with olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet. Spread in single layer and roast for 20-25 minutes, turning once, until golden and tender.
04 - Whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add green cabbage, red cabbage, and carrot; toss to coat. Chill until serving.
05 - Pat chicken breasts dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F). Brush generously with BBQ sauce and cook for 1-2 minutes more per side until sauce caramelizes. Remove from heat and slice.
06 - Divide rice among four bowls. Top each with sliced BBQ chicken, roasted vegetables, and coleslaw. Drizzle with additional BBQ sauce if desired.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • It's genuinely fast despite looking like you spent way more time than you did.
  • Everyone at the table can customize their own bowl exactly how they want it.
  • The roasted vegetables add brightness that keeps it from feeling heavy.
02 -
  • Dry your chicken before it hits the pan—moisture is the enemy of browning, and browning is what makes this taste good instead of just okay.
  • Taste your BBQ sauce before you buy it, because some brands taste like liquid sugar and will throw off the whole balance of the bowl.
03 -
  • Let your coleslaw sit for at least thirty minutes before serving so the cabbage softens slightly and the flavors actually blend together.
  • The vegetables can get crowded on the pan—use two baking sheets if you need to, because overcrowding means steaming instead of roasting.
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