Honey BBQ Chicken Bowls
Honey BBQ Chicken Bowls are packed with juicy, sweet-and-tangy chicken bites, served over rice with black beans, corn, fresh lettuce, cheese, and a drizzle of ranch. A perfect weeknight dinner or meal prep option that brings flavor and convenience together.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl Large
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 cup long grain rice
- 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn canned or frozen
- 1 head romaine lettuce chopped
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup pickled onions
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- ¼ cup ranch dressing
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and toss them with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder until evenly coated.
- Spread the chicken out on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through and browned.
- Cook the rice according to package instructions.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, warm BBQ sauce and honey until smooth and heated through.
- Toss the baked chicken pieces in the honey BBQ sauce until coated.
- Warm the corn and black beans.
- Assemble bowls with a scoop of rice and romaine lettuce.
- Add BBQ chicken, then black beans and corn on top.
- Top with cheddar cheese, pickled onions, chopped cilantro, and a drizzle of ranch dressing.
Notes
For a faster version, use rotisserie chicken and pre-cooked rice. Keep fresh toppings separate if storing for later.