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BBQ Ranch Chicken Bowl Recipe

Delicious BBQ Ranch Chicken Bowl Recipe for Healthy Meal Prep

This BBQ Ranch Chicken Bowl Recipe is packed with vibrant colors and fresh flavors, perfect for meal prep and healthy eating.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Lean Chicken Breast can substitute with rotisserie chicken or tofu
For the Grains
  • 1 cup Brown Rice or Quinoa for lower-carb option, consider cauliflower rice
For the Beans
  • 1 can Black Beans can use lentils or chickpeas as alternatives
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes can substitute diced bell peppers
  • 1 small Red Onion can substitute with sweet onion
  • 2 cups Shredded Lettuce can substitute with spinach or arugula
  • 1 cup Corn frozen or fresh, can use chickpeas
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup BBQ Sauce ensure it's gluten-free if necessary
  • 1/2 cup Ranch Dressing consider Greek yogurt mixed with herbs
Optional Additions
  • 1/4 cup Shredded Cheese can use dairy-free cheese for a vegan meal
  • 1 tablespoon Cilantro can substitute with parsley

Equipment

  • Grill or large skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Airtight containers

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by trimming the lean chicken breasts, ensure any excess fat is removed. In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Let it marinate for about 10 minutes.
  2. Heat a grill or large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the marinated chicken on the grill and cook for about 6–7 minutes on each side, until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing into strips.
  3. While the chicken is resting, prepare your base grains. Cook brown rice or quinoa according to package instructions, typically around 15-20 minutes, until tender. Season with a pinch of salt.
  4. Rinse the black beans thoroughly under cold water, then set aside. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the red onion, and wash or shred the lettuce. Heat frozen corn according to package directions.
  5. In large bowls, evenly divide the cooked grains. Arrange the corn, black beans, cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, and shredded lettuce around the perimeter of each bowl. Place the sliced grilled chicken in the center.
  6. In a small bowl, mix BBQ sauce and ranch dressing. Drizzle this mixture over each assembled bowl and if desired, sprinkle shredded cheese on top and garnish with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 40gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Perfect for meal prepping, store in airtight containers for up to 4 days, keeping sauces separate until serving.

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