BBQ Protein Bowl

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BBQ Protein Bowls

Ingredients

• 2 c. barbecue sauce

• 1/3 c. orange juice

• 1 tsp. cumin

• 1/2 tsp. chili powder

• 3 cloves garlic, minced and divided

• 1 Tbsp. extra- virgin olive oil

• 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs • kosher salt

• Freshly ground black pepper

• 2/3 c. mayonnaise

• 1/2 c. red wine vinegar

• 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard

• 1 c. Swiss chard and garden lettuce, finely chopped

• 2 c. shredded cabbage

• 1 c. shredded carrots

• 3 c. cooked brown rice

• 1 c. frozen corn, thawed

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine barbecue sauce, orange juice, cumin, chili powder and 2 cloves garlic. Reserve 1/4 cup for serving. 2. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 8 minutes and flip, then pour 3/4 of the sauce over chicken breasts and cook 8 minutes more until chicken is cooked through and sauce has reduced slightly. Transfer to a plate to let rest, then slice into cubes and let cool completely.

3. In a medium bowl, whisk together mayo, red wine vinegar, mustard and remaining garlic. In a large bowl, combine kale, cabbage and carrots. Pour dressing over the slaw ingredients and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. 4. Build bowls: Divide rice evenly between 4 bowls. Divide chicken, slaw, and corn evenly between bowls. Garnish with the remaining barbecue sauce and serve. #bbqproteinbowl #proteinbowls #bbq #fyp #foodie #homecooking #homecooked #cooking #cook