BBQ Glazed Chicken Bowl (Printable Version)

Tender BBQ chicken atop rice with fresh coleslaw and roasted vegetables for a complete, satisfying meal.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 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 - 1.5 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

# How to Make It:

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 boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes until tender. Fluff with fork and set aside.
03 - On baking sheet, toss bell pepper, zucchini, red onion, and broccoli with olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread in single layer and roast for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden and tender.
04 - In large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper. Add green and red cabbage and carrot; toss to coat. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
05 - Pat chicken breasts dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 4-5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F). Brush generously with BBQ sauce and cook 1-2 minutes more per side until sauce caramelizes. Remove from heat and slice.
06 - Divide cooked rice among four bowls. Top each with sliced BBQ chicken, roasted vegetables, and coleslaw. Drizzle with additional BBQ sauce if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under an hour, which means you can actually enjoy your evening instead of spending it in the kitchen.
  • Everything builds separately, so you can prep ahead and assemble in minutes when hunger strikes.
  • One bowl feeds you fully—protein, greens, carbs, and vegetables all in one place with zero guilt.
02 -
  • Don't skip the resting step for the rice or the chicken—five minutes of patience prevents you from serving mushy rice or dry, stringy meat.
  • Your coleslaw dressing ratio matters; too much vinegar makes it sour, too little makes it taste like mayonnaise salad, so taste as you go.
03 -
  • Make your coleslaw the morning of if you have time—it gets better as it sits and the flavors deepen together.
  • Cook your chicken right before assembling so it's still warm; cold BBQ chicken is edible but sad, and warm chicken is what makes people ask for the recipe.
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