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Eggplant BBQ Chicken Rice Bowls

A delicious and hearty dish featuring grilled chicken, roasted eggplant, and fluffy rice, all drizzled with BBQ sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Barbecue
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Marinade
  • 4 pieces chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce plus extra for serving
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for grilling
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
Eggplant
  • 1 large eggplant cut into cubes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for roasting
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
Rice
  • 2 cups white rice or brown rice
  • 4 cups water
Garnish
  • 1/4 cup green onions sliced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Marinate the chicken breasts in BBQ sauce, olive oil, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  3. Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
Roast the Eggplant
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Toss the cubed eggplant with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Spread the eggplant on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through.
Cook the Rice
  1. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
  2. Combine the rice and water in a rice cooker and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Assemble the Bowls
  1. In each bowl, layer rice, grilled chicken, and roasted eggplant.
  2. Drizzle with additional BBQ sauce and top with green onions and cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the vegetables and toppings to your preference.

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