BBQ Chicken Bowl (Print)

Savory BBQ chicken over rice with fresh coleslaw and roasted veggies

# Components:

→ Chicken

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

→ Rice

06 - 1.5 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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 425°F.
02 - Rinse rice under cold water. In a saucepan, combine rice, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce to low heat, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes until tender. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
03 - On a baking sheet, toss bell pepper, zucchini, red onion, and broccoli with olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread in a single layer and roast for 20-25 minutes, turning once, until golden and tender.
04 - In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper. Add green and 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 a 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, allowing the sauce to caramelize. Remove from heat and slice.
06 - Divide rice among four bowls. Top with sliced BBQ chicken, a portion of roasted vegetables, and a scoop of coleslaw. Drizzle with extra BBQ sauce if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything cooks at once, so youre not stuck at the stove babysitting multiple pots.
  • The textures are so varied that every bite feels different, from tender chicken to crisp cabbage to soft roasted peppers.
  • Its a complete meal in one bowl, which means less cleanup and more time to relax.
  • You can prep the slaw and veggies ahead, making weeknight assembly almost effortless.
02 -
  • Dont skip patting the chicken dry before searing, or it will steam instead of browning and you wont get that caramelized crust.
  • Let the BBQ sauce cook on the chicken for a full minute per side so it thickens and sticks, otherwise it stays runny and slides off.
  • If your vegetables are crowded on the pan, they will steam rather than roast, so use two sheets if needed.
03 -
  • Use a meat thermometer to check that the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) so its perfectly cooked without being dry.
  • Toss the vegetables halfway through roasting so they brown evenly and dont stick to the pan.
  • Make a double batch of the coleslaw, it keeps well and tastes even better after a day in the fridge.
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