Chicken BBQ power bowls are full of taste and color. Juicy chicken with sweet barbecue sauce mixes with fresh slaw, corn, and rice. Every bite gives you crunch, creaminess, and comfort at the same time.
This meal is easy and quick. You can prepare the rice earlier and then make the rest in just a few minutes. It is perfect for dinner, lunch, or even to pack for work.
Ingredients
- Chicken breast cut into pieces
- Barbecue sauce
- Orange juice
- Cumin
- Chili powder
- Garlic finely chopped
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Mayonnaise
- Red wine vinegar
- Mustard
- Kale chopped
- Cabbage shredded
- Carrots shredded
- Cooked brown rice
- Corn
- Pickles
How to Make
- Mix barbecue sauce, orange juice, cumin, chili powder, and garlic in a bowl to make the chicken sauce. Keep a little sauce for the end.
- Heat olive oil in a pan and cook chicken with salt and pepper. Add most of the sauce and cook until the chicken is tender and coated. Remove and cut into cubes.
- In another bowl mix mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, and garlic. Add kale, cabbage, and carrots. Mix well to make fresh slaw.
- Take bowls or plates and add rice at the bottom. Place chicken, slaw, corn, and pickles on top. Drizzle the saved sauce and serve warm.
Protein in Each Item
- Chicken breast: about 33 grams per serving
- Kale and cabbage: about 2 grams per cup
- Brown rice: about 5 grams per cup cooked
- Corn: about 3 grams per cup
- Other items: very small protein
This bowl is rich in protein mainly from the chicken and balanced with healthy vegetables.
Disclaimer
This recipe is only for home cooking and enjoyment. It is not diet or medical advice. If you have health issues or food allergies please ask your doctor or nutrition expert before trying.
