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High Protein BBQ Ranch Chicken Bowl

A colorful, healthy, and satisfying meal packed with lean chicken, grains, and veggies drizzled with creamy BBQ ranch sauce, perfect for meal prep or quick dinners.
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
  

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast about 2 medium breasts pounded to even 1 inch thickness
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa cook ahead or use microwaveable pouches
  • 1 cup corn kernels fresh canned or frozen
  • 1 cup black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup red onion diced
  • 1/2 cup shredded lettuce or baby spinach
  • 1/4 cup light ranch dressing
  • 2 tablespoons BBQ sauce
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Fresh cilantro or green onions optional for garnish

Equipment

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

Method
 

  1. Combine olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Rub evenly over chicken breasts pounded to 1 inch thickness and marinate for 10 minutes at room temperature.
  2. Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium high heat until water sizzles on contact. Cook chicken 6 to 7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. Rest for 5 minutes then slice into strips.
  3. Cook brown rice or quinoa as directed if not using pre cooked. Prep veggies: halve cherry tomatoes, dice onion, shred lettuce, rinse beans, and warm corn if frozen (microwave 1 minute on high power).
  4. In each bowl add cooked grains as base. Arrange corn, 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 cheese, and garnish with cilantro or green onions if desired. Serve warm or chilled.

Notes

Chicken must reach 165 degrees F internal temperature for food safety. Total time assumes using pre cooked grains or microwaveable pouches. If cooking grains from scratch add 15 to 45 minutes depending on grain type. Recipe is gluten free if using gluten free BBQ sauce and grains. Store components separately in airtight containers for up to 4 days. Keep sauce separate until ready to serve.
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