BBQ Chicken Corn Rice Bowls
This bowl came out of wanting a cookout flavor without actually firing up a grill. BBQ sauce coats the chicken, and corn and beans round out the rice base so it still feels like a complete meal even midweek.
BBQ sauce gives the chicken a smoky-sweet coating that pairs naturally with corn, and the beans add enough substance that this bowl doesn't feel like it's missing anything. It's a summer cookout flavor profile that works just as well reheated on a Tuesday.
Corn and beans both hold their texture well through the week, which matters a lot when I'm prepping five days at once. The rice underneath soaks up whatever BBQ sauce escapes the chicken, so nothing goes to waste in the container.
Exact ingredient amounts and cook times are on the recipe card, built for a full ten-portion batch. Let the chicken cool before dividing everything into containers, then refrigerate what you'll eat within four days and freeze the rest. This BBQ chicken bowl is a good one to have on hand when you want something a little more indulgent.
Nutrition note: This is general food information, not individualized medical or nutrition advice.
BBQ Chicken Corn Rice Bowls
YIELD
10 portions
ESTIMATED NUTRITION
560 calories • 52g protein • 62g carbs • 12g fat per portion
This is the kind of meal I reach for when I want a comforting, homemade dinner without having to cook from scratch every night.
Ingredients
• 5 lb chicken breast
• 7 1/2 cups cooked rice
• 2 1/2 cup corn
• 2 1/2 cup black beans
• 1 1/10 cup BBQ sauce
• 5/8 cup shredded cheddar
• 2 1/2 tbsp olive oil
Directions
1. Cook chicken, slice and toss with BBQ sauce.
2. Divide rice, corn, beans and chicken; top with cheese.
3. Let the food cool briefly, then divide it evenly among 10 airtight meal-prep containers. Add avocado or other delicate fresh toppings just before eating.
Meal-prep notes: Refrigerate promptly and use refrigerated portions within 3–4 days; freeze any portions you will not eat in that window. Reheat hot meals until steaming and 165°F internally. Nutrition is estimated per portion.
