BBQ Chicken Bowls
Dinner just got a whole lot more fun. These BBQ Chicken Bowls are smoky, saucy, and topped with a fresh pineapple salsa that adds the perfect sweet-tangy kick. They’re quick to make, easy to customize, and taste like sunshine in every bite. No grilling required!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 534kcal
Equipment
Mixing Bowls
Ingredients
For the pineapple salsa
- 2 cups pineapple chopped into small pieces
- 1 bell pepper diced
- ½ red onion diced
- 1 jalapeno finally diced (optional)
- 3 tablespoon Cilantro finely chopped
- 2 Limes juiced
- Pinch of sea salt to taste
To assemble
- 1.5 lbs cooked chicken pulled
- 8.5 oz BBQ sauce I like the Primal kitchen brand but you can also make your own
- 2 cups cooked rice white or brown rice works
- 1 Lime juice
Instructions
- Prepare the pineapple salsa. In a mixing bowl, add all of the salsa ingredients. toss well to combine. set aside.2 cups pineapple, 1 bell pepper, ½ red onion, 1 jalapeno, 3 tablespoon Cilantro, 2 Limes, Pinch of sea salt
- Make the bbq chicken. In a separate Bowl add the pulled chicken and 1 cup of the barbecue sauce. Toss well to coat.1.5 lbs cooked chicken, 8.5 oz BBQ sauce
- Assemble. To individual bowls, add a scoop of cooked rice with a squeeze of lime juice followed by a serving of bbq chicken and pineapple salsa. Drizzle extra barbecue sauce over top if desired and enjoy!2 cups cooked rice
Notes
Storage: Store all the components in separate airtight containers. The chicken and rice will keep fresh for 3-5 days, and the salsa will last for 2-3 days. To serve, reheat the rice and chicken, and assemble the bowls.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 534kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 128mg | Sodium: 750mg | Potassium: 661mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 320IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 3mg