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BBQ Chicken Power Bowl

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Savory and flavorful BBQ Chicken Rice Bowls made with tender barbecue seasoned chicken, fresh cabbage and carrots, hearty rice, cucumber, and creamy avocado, drizzled with homemade barbecue sauce. High-protein, one-pan meal ready in 30 minutes, perfect for meal prep and healthy weeknight dinners. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Ingredients

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  • BBQ Seasoning: 1 Tablespoon smoked paprika, ½ Tablespoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon dried minced onion, ½ teaspoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon cumin, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • BBQ Sauce: 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce, ¼ cup maple syrup, ⅛ cup apple cider vinegar, 1 Tablespoon smoked paprika, 1 Tablespoon dried minced onion, 1 Tablespoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 pound chicken breasts, sliced thinly
  • 1 Tablespoon avocado oil
  • 4 cups shredded red cabbage
  • 2 cups shredded carrots (or 1 8-ounce bag)
  • 1 cup diced cucumber
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 2 cups cooked rice

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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Combine the BBQ seasoning ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.
  3. Sprinkle the chicken breasts with seasoning on both sides.
  4. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the BBQ sauce ingredients and simmer over low heat.
  5. Heat the avocado oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
  6. Cook the chicken breasts for 4 minutes per side, then set aside.
  7. Remove the skillet from heat, add the cabbage and carrots, and toss to combine with any pan drippings.
  8. Place the chicken on top of the vegetables and coat with BBQ sauce.
  9. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 10 minutes; then broil for 5 minutes until caramelized.
  10. Remove from oven, let chicken rest a few minutes, then slice into bite-sized pieces.
  11. Assemble bowls: layer rice, cabbage and carrots, diced chicken, cucumber, avocado slices, and drizzle with remaining BBQ sauce.

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Notes

  • To meal prep: Cook the BBQ chicken and veggies according to instructions, cook a big batch of rice, fill meal prep containers with rice, chicken, veggies, and extra sauce; when ready to eat, reheat and top with fresh cucumber and avocado.
  • You can use about 3 tablespoons of store-bought BBQ seasoning to save time.
  • Feel free to use 1 cup (or more) of pre-made organic BBQ sauce instead of making your own.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4–5 days.

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