Description
This BBQ Chicken Power Bowl is a balanced, flavor-packed meal perfect for lunch or dinner. Featuring tender BBQ-glazed chicken, hearty grains, fresh vegetables, and creamy avocado, this bowl is as nourishing as it is satisfying. Whether you’re eating clean or just want something delicious and quick, this recipe will definitely hit the spot.
Ingredients
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2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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1/2 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite variety)
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1 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice
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1/2 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
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1/2 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
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1/2 cup shredded red cabbage
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1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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1 ripe avocado, diced
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2 green onions, thinly sliced
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Juice of 1 lime
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Optional: Greek yogurt or ranch dressing for drizzling
Instructions
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Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Optionally marinate in BBQ sauce for 15–20 minutes.
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Grill or pan-sear chicken over medium heat until fully cooked, about 6–7 minutes per side. Let rest, then slice and coat with BBQ sauce.
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While the chicken cooks, prepare your quinoa or brown rice according to package instructions.
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Dice the avocado, halve the cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice green onions.
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Assemble bowls by adding quinoa or rice as a base. Arrange black beans, corn, cabbage, cherry tomatoes, and avocado around the bowl.
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Add sliced BBQ chicken to the center and top with green onions.
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Drizzle with lime juice and your preferred dressing, if using.
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Serve immediately and enjoy warm or cold.
Notes
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For added crunch, top with toasted pumpkin or sunflower seeds.
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Store components separately for easy meal prep and assemble when ready to eat.
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Swap chicken for tofu, tempeh, or lentils for a vegetarian version.
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Greek yogurt mixed with lime makes a refreshing and healthy drizzle.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes