BBQ Chicken Bowl

 

BBQ Chicken Bowl

Ingredients

Chicken

• Seasoning Blend for Chicken
  • ▢4 teaspoons olive oil
  • ▢2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
  • ▢Salt and pepper
  • ▢1-1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • ▢1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ▢1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ▢1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • ▢1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
  • ▢1/16 teaspoon red pepper flakes 
  • 1-2 lbs chicken tenders or breasts

Roasted Sweet Potatoes

• 2 pounds (2 medium) sweet potatoes peeled and cut into thin quarters
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1-1/2 teaspoons paprika
• 1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
• Salt and pepper

For Serving

• 1 cup white/brown rice blend per bowl (4 cups uncooked)
• 1 batch green goddess dressing
• BBQ sauce
• 1 (15-ounce) can black beans drained and rinsed
• 1 large avocado diced, optional
• 1 batch pickled onions optional

Pickled Onions

• 1 cup red onion very thinly sliced
• 6 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 6 tablespoons water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar 

Green Goddess Dressing

• 1-1/4 cups mayo see note 1
• 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon diced red onion
• 1 tablespoon basil freeze-dried or fresh (finely chopped), see note 2
• 1 tablespoon cilantro freeze-dried or fresh (finely chopped)
• 1 tablespoon parsley freeze-dried or fresh (finely chopped)
• 1 up to 1-1/2 tablespoons dill added to preference; freeze-dried or fresh (finely chopped)
• 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1-1/2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
• Salt and pepper

Instructions for dressing (make ahead and refrigerate)

• Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor in order listed. Season to taste; I add 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Blend until smooth, ensuring herbs are evenly mixed.


• Taste the dressing and adjust salt, pepper, garlic, or herbs to preference. It will taste best after chilling in fridge.

Instructions for pickled onions (make ahead and refrigerate)

1. Slice 1 cup of red onions very thin

2. Stir remaining ingredients in bowl and mix in onions. Refrigerate for several hours before serving.

Instructions

• Rice: Cook rice according to package directions. Or try my favorite method for baking rice.
• Chicken: Mix all ingredients and then dip chicken in mix. Cook in pan on medium high until blackened and done inside. Slice into bitesized pieces.
• Sweet Potatoes: Preheat the oven to 425°F. Toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt (about 3/4 teaspoon), and pepper (about 1/4 teaspoon). Spread on a sheet pan in a single layer. Bake for 27–35 minutes, flipping every 10–15 minutes, until charred and tender.
• Sauce: Make green goddess dressing according to the recipe. Chill until ready to use.
• Assembly: Divide cooked rice evenly among 4 bowls. Top with chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, and black beans. Add avocado and pickled onions, if using. Drizzle green goddess dressing on top then drizzle with BBQ sauce. Serve immediately.