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Grilled BBQ Hen Bowls – Match Foodie Finds


These grilled bbq chicken bowls are such a fun summer meal to make, especially if you have leftover grilled chicken!

prepared bbq chicken bowl.

Easy BBQ Chicken Bowl Recipe

If you’re a bbq chicken lover like we are, then this bbq chicken bowl needs to be added to your must-make list.

It’s made with an easy bbq-grilled chicken breast recipe, a homemade slaw, and a grilled corn + black bean combo that’s so easy to make.

Why you’ll love it!

  • Easy meal-prep idea
  • Great way to use up leftover bbq chicken
  • Protein and veggie-packed
All of the ingredients for the bbq chicken bowls.

What You Need

Grilled BBQ Chicken: the star of the show is truly the grilled bbq chicken. You can either make it fresh or use leftover grilled chicken breast tossed in bbq sauce.

Slaw: this coleslaw is so easy to make made with kale, lime, and cilantro.

Corn + Black Beans: grill up some corn on the cob and toss it with black beans.

Rice: we’re keeping things super simple with white rice, but you could also use a different grain such as quinoa or brown rice.

Toppings: feel free to use any kind of toppings your heart desires or what you have on hand. Check out our suggestions below.

Variations

Since we’ve mentioned a few times that this bowl is truly the perfect meal to use up your leftovers, there are so many different variations that you could swap in our out.

3 ears of corn on plate.

How to Make

Grilled Corn

Learn how to make corn on the cob on the grill – 2 different ways – one in the husk and one shucked! You only need sweet corn, butter, salt, and pepper.

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Corn and bbq chicken on the grill.

bbq chicken Meal-prep idea!

Make your life a cinch and meal-prep these bbq chicken bowls! All you need are some glass meal-prep containers and then you can portion out all 6 meals for an easy, grab-and-go lunch option.

Serving Suggestions

These bowls are yummy as-is, but if you’re looking for a dessert and/or a few summer beverages, here are some ideas!

finished bbq chicken bowls.

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Ingredients

Rice

  • 1.5 cups white rice or any kind of rice
  • 3 cups water

BBQ Grilled Chicken

  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 teaspoon garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1/3 cup bbq sauce any kind

Coleslaw

  • 4 cups raw kale coleslaw
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1/2 onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped

Optional Toppings

  • homemade ranch dressing
  • Avocado
  • Lime juice

Instructions 

  • Preheat your grill to 400ºF and add rice and water to a saucepan. Bring to a boil and reduce to simmer until rice is light and fluffy. Set aside.

  • Next mix all of the spices for the bbq chicken into a small bowl. Evenly distribute dry rub all over chicken breasts.

  • Place chicken breasts and corn on the grill for 20-25 minutes, rotating corn every five minutes.

  • At 10 minutes, flip chicken breasts and add half of the bbq sauce. Grill for remaining 10-15 minutes.

  • While chicken and corn are on the grill, place all ingredients for coleslaw into a large bowl. Mix well and place in the fridge.

  • In a separate medium-sized bowl, add beans, cumin, and lime juice. Set aside.

  • Remove chicken* and corn from grill.

  • Cut corn off the cob and place it in the medium-sized bowl with the black bean mixture. Mix well.

  • Cut chicken into cubes and toss with the rest of the bbq sauce. Evenly distribute into 6 bowls or meal prep containers.

  • Remove slaw from the fridge and evenly distribute corn mixture, slaw, and rice into the bowls.

  • Enjoy!

Nutrition facts

Calories: 386kcal Carbohydrates: 50g Protein: 39g Fat: 7g Fiber: 10g Sugar: 13g



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