BBQ Chicken Bowl (Printable)

Juicy BBQ chicken served over rice with coleslaw and roasted vegetables

# Required Ingredients:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1.3 lbs)
02 - 1 cup BBQ sauce
03 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Rice

06 - 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice
07 - 3 cups water
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Coleslaw

09 - 2 cups shredded green cabbage
10 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
11 - 1 cup grated carrot
12 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
13 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
14 - 1 teaspoon honey
15 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Roasted Vegetables

16 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
17 - 1 zucchini, sliced
18 - 1 red onion, cut into wedges
19 - 1 cup broccoli florets
20 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
21 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika
22 - Salt and pepper to taste

# Directions:

01 - Set oven to 425°F and allow 10 minutes for preheating.
02 - Rinse rice under cold water. Combine rice, water, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes until tender. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
03 - Toss bell pepper, zucchini, red onion, and broccoli with olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet. Spread in a single layer and roast for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden and tender.
04 - In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper. Add green and red cabbage and carrot; toss until evenly coated. Refrigerate until serving.
05 - Pat chicken breasts dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden. Internal temperature should reach 165°F. Brush generously with BBQ sauce and cook for 1-2 minutes more per side to caramelize. Remove from heat and slice.
06 - Divide cooked rice among four bowls. Top each with sliced BBQ chicken, roasted vegetables, and a portion of coleslaw. Drizzle with additional BBQ sauce if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The BBQ chicken stays impossibly juicy because you're not overcooking it in sauce—you're just kissing it at the end.
  • Every component can be prepped ahead, which means you're basically just assembling dinner when people arrive.
  • It's one of those rare meals that satisfies meat-eaters and vegetable lovers without anyone feeling like they're compromising.
02 -
  • Don't skip patting the chicken dry—the moisture is literally the enemy of a good sear, and you'll end up with pale, rubbery chicken if you skip this step.
  • The coleslaw actually tastes better if it sits for 15 minutes before serving, which gives the cabbage time to soften slightly and all those flavors to meld together.
03 -
  • Toast a little BBQ sauce with your rice if you want it slightly less plain—stir it in right after you fluff it with a fork.
  • Make extra coleslaw because it's honestly good on sandwiches, tacos, or even just eaten cold straight from the container the next day.
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