BBQ Protein Bowls

Aya Thompson

Aya Thompson

May 10, 2026 • 12 min read

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BBQ Protein Bowls

"Learn how to make BBQ Protein Bowls with this easy step-by-step recipe."

Learn how to make BBQ Protein Bowls with this easy step-by-step recipe.

Conclusion

I hope you enjoy making this BBQ Protein Bowls. It's one of my favorite recipes!

Ingredients

  • Calories: 569 Calories
  • Sugar: 19 g
  • Sodium: 1041 mg
  • Fat: 10 g
  • Carbohydrates: 73 g
  • Fiber: 12 g
  • Protein: 37 g

Instructions

  1. Cook rice according to package instructions.
  2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine garlic powder, onion powder, 3/4 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Season chicken all over with spice mixture and cook, turning occasionally, until golden brown and an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part registers 165°, about 7 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board. Remove skillet from heat.
  3. In a large bowl, combine cabbage and carrots. In a medium bowl, whisk yogurt, vinegar, mustard, and sugar; season with 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Pour over cabbage mixture and toss to combine.
  4. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Return to skillet along with beans and BBQ sauce. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat and cook, stirring occasionally to coat chicken, until sauce thickens, 2 to 3 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
  5. Divide rice among bowls. Top with chicken mixture, coleslaw, corn, and pickles. Drizzle with BBQ sauce and sprinkle with scallions.

Recipe Details

Perfect for Lunch

BBQ Protein Bowls

BBQ Protein Bowls

Learn how to make BBQ Protein Bowls with this easy step-by-step recipe.

6 min
Prep Time
7 min
Cook Time
4
Servings
150
Calories

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1

Cook rice according to package instructions.

2

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine garlic powder, onion powder, 3/4 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Season chicken all over with spice mixture and cook, turning occasionally, until golden brown and an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part registers 165°, about 7 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board. Remove skillet from heat.

3

In a large bowl, combine cabbage and carrots. In a medium bowl, whisk yogurt, vinegar, mustard, and sugar; season with 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Pour over cabbage mixture and toss to combine.

4

Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Return to skillet along with beans and BBQ sauce. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat and cook, stirring occasionally to coat chicken, until sauce thickens, 2 to 3 minutes; season with salt and pepper.

5

Divide rice among bowls. Top with chicken mixture, coleslaw, corn, and pickles. Drizzle with BBQ sauce and sprinkle with scallions.

Nutritional Information (per serving)

569 calories Calories
28g Protein
19g Fat
64g Carbs
208mg Sodium

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