Description

This Honey BBQ Chicken Bowl is a vibrant, flavorful meal featuring tender chicken breast bites glazed in a sweet and tangy honey BBQ sauce, served over fluffy rice with nutritious black beans, corn, crisp romaine lettuce, pickled onions, cheddar cheese, and a drizzle of creamy ranch dressing. Perfect for a wholesome and satisfying lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken and Sauce

2 pounds chicken breast, cut into 1-inch bite-sized pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup BBQ sauce
1/4 cup honey

Rice and Vegetables

1 cup long grain rice
1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup corn, canned or frozen
1 head romaine lettuce, chopped

Garnishes

½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
¼ cup pickled onions
¼ cup chopped cilantro
¼ cup ranch dressing

Instructions

Prepare the Rice: Cook the long grain rice according to the package instructions until tender and fluffy. Set aside.
Season the Chicken: Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized, 1-inch pieces. In a bowl, season the chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder, ensuring all pieces are well coated.
Cook the Chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. When the oil is hot, place the seasoned chicken pieces in the skillet without stirring for 3-4 minutes to allow browning. Then stir occasionally and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and is cooked through. Remove from heat.
Make the Honey BBQ Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce and honey until smooth and fully combined.
Coat the Chicken: Pour the honey BBQ sauce over the cooked chicken in the skillet and stir until all pieces are evenly coated with the sauce.
Heat Beans and Corn: Warm the black beans and corn either in the microwave or in a skillet until heated through.
Assemble the Bowls: Place a scoop of cooked rice on one side of each bowl. Add chopped romaine lettuce to the other side.
Add Beans and Corn: Add scoops of black beans and corn on top of the rice and lettuce.
Top with Garnishes: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese and pickled onions over the bowl. Drizzle with ranch dressing and garnish with chopped cilantro to finish.

Notes

Pickled onions add a tangy crunch, but you can substitute with raw red onions or omit if preferred.
For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the chicken seasoning.
Use fresh corn if in season for optimal sweetness and texture.
Leftover rice can be substituted with quinoa or cauliflower rice for a different texture or dietary preference.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Frying
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Honey BBQ chicken, chicken bowls, BBQ chicken recipe, easy dinner bowl, chicken and rice bowl, summer chicken recipe