Description
A delicious fusion of smoky grilled chicken, fresh veggies, and hearty grains, perfect for family gatherings or a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 1 cup corn
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup shredded cheese (optional)
- ¼ cup sliced green onions
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.
- Brush the chicken with BBQ sauce during the last few minutes of cooking.
- Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Dice the grilled chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked brown rice, diced bell peppers, corn, and black beans.
- Mix in half of the remaining BBQ sauce.
- Divide the rice mixture among bowls.
- Top each bowl with diced chicken, cheese, green onions, and avocado.
- Drizzle with more BBQ sauce if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Consider marinating the chicken for extra flavor. Prepare ingredients ahead for quicker assembly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg