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HIGH PROTEIN BBQ RANCH CHICKEN BOWL

High Protein BBQ Ranch Chicken Bowl

Colorful, healthy, and satisfying high protein chicken bowl with lean chicken, grains, black beans, and vegetables drizzled with creamy BBQ ranch sauce. Perfect for meal prep or quick dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 475
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast 450g
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa 320g
  • 1 cup corn kernels 150g, fresh, canned, or frozen
  • 1 cup black beans 150g, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes 150g, halved
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion 75g
  • 1/2 cup shredded lettuce or baby spinach 75g
  • 1/4 cup light ranch dressing 60g
  • 2 tablespoons BBQ sauce
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese 30g
  • fresh cilantro or green onions for garnish, optional

Equipment

  • Small mixing bowl
  • Grill pan or skillet
  • meat thermometer
  • cutting board
  • sharp knife
  • Serving bowls

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Rub evenly over chicken breasts and marinate for 10 minutes.
  2. Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 6-7 minutes per side, until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
  3. Cook brown rice or quinoa according to package directions. Prep vegetables: halve cherry tomatoes, dice onion, shred lettuce, rinse black beans, and heat corn if using frozen.
  4. In each serving bowl, add cooked grains as the base. Arrange corn, black beans, tomatoes, onion, greens, and sliced chicken on top in sections.
  5. Mix ranch dressing and BBQ sauce in a small bowl. Drizzle over each bowl, sprinkle with cheddar cheese, and garnish with cilantro or green onions if desired. Serve warm or chilled.

Notes

Rest chicken before slicing to keep it juicy. Use rotisserie chicken to save time. Keep sauce separate when meal prepping for best texture. Gluten-free if using gluten-free BBQ sauce and grains. Store components separately for up to 4 days.
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