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Sweet BBQ Chicken and Rice - chickenswithspice

A flavorful and easy-to-make dish combining smoky BBQ chicken with fresh rice and vibrant vegetables for a satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650 kcal

Ingredients
  

Protein

  • 1.1 lb chicken (cut into 1-inch chunks for even cooking)
  • 2/3 cup bbq sauce (Sweet Baby Ray's for smoky flavor)

Vegetables

  • 1 large bell pepper
  • 14 oz corn
  • 14 oz black beans

Additional ingredients

  • 1 large avocado
  • 2 scallions thinly sliced scallions
  • 0.5 lime lime, juiced (to season the beans)
  • 0.33 cup mayo (Hellmann's for creaminess)
  • 2.5 tbsp bbq sauce
  • 1 tsp water

Instructions
 

  • Cook the chicken chunks in a skillet until browned, then toss with 2/3 cup BBQ sauce.
  • Cook rice according to package instructions.
  • Mix black beans with lime juice and season with salt if desired.
  • Slice avocado and scallions for topping.
  • Assemble bowls with rice, BBQ chicken, beans, avocado, and scallions. Drizzle mayo mixed with BBQ sauce and water over the top.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in BBQ sauce for 30 minutes before cooking.
Keyword BBQ, chicken, Rice