These BBQ chicken bowls are packed with tasty things! Juicy, flavor packed chicken, a simple kale slaw, easy lime cauliflower rice and topped with avocados and paleo friendly BBQ sauce and ranch. You’ll want this healthy, filling meal on repeat after the first bite!
Everyone loves a good “bowl” recipe right? My burger bowls are one of the most popular on my blog and I can’t get enough gyro bowls or pizza bowls!
But today I have a new one that I know you’ll love – BBQ chicken bowls!
They’re summer-themed since you can grill the chicken and there’s not a ton of cooking involved.
A super simple slaw (I love kale slaw!), some lime cauliflower rice and of course juicy chicken!
Avocados and extra sauce top off these delicious bowls that are great for BBQ season. Let’s get into all the recipe details!
What You Need for These BBQ Chicken Bowls
Don’t let the list overwhelm you. I broke up the ingredients into categories to make it simple.
Here’s everything you’ll need for the best BBQ chicken bowls:
Kale slaw:
- kale slaw mix
- olive oil
- apple cider vinegar
- maple syrup (optional, omit for Whole30)
- garlic
- Sea salt and black pepper
Chicken:
- boneless skinless chicken thighs
- sea salt and black pepper
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- chili powder
- smoked paprika
- Whole30 friendly BBQ sauce
Bowls:
- cauliflower rice
- minced garlic
- sea salt and black pepper
- Fresh lime juice
- Avocado
- Cilantro
- Diced Red Onion
- Extra BBQ sauce
- Paleo friendly Ranch Dressing (Tessemae’s, Primal Kitchen)
How to Make Paleo BBQ Chicken Bowls
Make the kale slaw first. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl, cover and allow it to sit while preparing the rest.
Sprinkle the chicken all over with a good amount of salt and pepper, plus the remaining seasonings. You can either grill or pan fry the chicken.
Heat your grill or skillet over medium high heat and coat with olive oil. Grill or fry the chicken on one side until browned and crisp, then flip and continue to cook until cooked through – about 5-6 minutes per side, adjusting the heat to avoid burning.
Once done, transfer to a cutting board and cover to keep warm.
In a skillet (you can use the same one if you pan fried, just wipe out any burnt bits) heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the cauliflower and garlic and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Saute until just softened, stirring as needed. Drizzle the juice of one or two limes over the rice, taste and adjust seasonings and remove from heat.
Slice the chicken as desired, then toss the slices in BBQ sauce to coat.
To each bowl add the cauliflower rice, chicken, slaw, then top with sliced avocado, diced red onion, cilantro, lime wedges and extra BBQ sauce if needed and a drizzle of ranch.
Where to Find Whole30 BBQ Sauce and Ranch Dressing
Luckily there are so many options now for good paleo and Whole30 friendly sauces, dips, etc.
For BBQ sauce, I’ve been using Good Food for Good classic BBQ sauce which has no added sugar.
I bought this from Whole Foods, and Amazon also has Primal Kitchen and the New Primal which are both Whole30.
For ranch dressing, Tessemae’s and Primal Kitchen are great.
Of course, if you don’t eat strictly paleo, feel free to use your favorite BBQ sauce and ranch!
I hope you love these BBQ chicken bowls as much as I do! Grab your ingredients because it’s time to cook – let’s go!
Paleo BBQ Chicken Bowls {Whole30}
Paleo BBQ Chicken Bowls {Whole30}
Ingredients
Kale slaw:
- 3 cups kale slaw mix
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup optional (omit for Whole30)
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
Chicken:
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- sea salt and black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Whole30 friendly BBQ sauce
- Olive oil for cooking
Bowls:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 12 oz cauliflower rice
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Fresh lime juice
- 1 Avocado sliced
- Cilantro finely chopped
- Lime for garnish
- Diced Red Onion
- Extra BBQ sauce
- Paleo friendly Ranch Dressing Tessemae’s, Primal Kitchen
Instructions
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Make the kale slaw first. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl, cover and allow it to sit while preparing the rest.
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Sprinkle the chicken all over with a good amount of salt and pepper, plus the remaining seasonings. You can either grill or pan fry the chicken.
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Heat your grill or skillet over medium high heat and coat with olive oil. Grill or fry the chicken on one side until browned and crisp, then flip and continue to cook until cooked through - about 5-6 minutes per side, adjusting the heat to avoid burning. Optional - use a pastry brush to coat both sides with BBQ sauce, then cook another 30 seconds on each side. You'll brush with more sauce after slicing.
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Once done, transfer to a cutting board and cover to keep warm.
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In a skillet (you can use the same one if you pan fried, just wipe out any burnt bits) heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the cauliflower and garlic and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Saute until just softened, stirring as needed. Drizzle the juice of one or two limes over the rice, taste and adjust seasonings and remove from heat.
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Slice the chicken as desired, then brush or toss the slices in BBQ sauce to coat. To each bowl add the cauliflower rice, chicken, slaw, then top with sliced avocado, diced red onion, cilantro, lime wedges and extra BBQ sauce if needed and a drizzle of ranch. Serve right away and enjoy!
Nutrition
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Where do you get kale slaw? What is a good sub?
Absolutely delish!!!! Easy to make ❤️
I just wanted to let you know that the way this turned out is fantastic! Thanksgiving is the occasion for us to prepare it. Although I was unable to get the caramel sauce to get brown, the flavor is still out of octordle this world. Also had some difficulty getting it finished in the center, which may be because I did not press the liquid out of the apple thoroughly enough. Many thanks for the amazing recipe, which was able to accommodate all of our dietary restrictions.
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We love this recipe! It’s great for meal prep for easy weekday lunches to take to the office and packed with flavor! My coworkers are always envious when they see this come out of my lunchbox!
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Made extra for lunches and tastes just as good the next day!
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