Irresistible High Protein BBQ Ranch Chicken Bowl
Enjoy this irresistible high protein BBQ ranch chicken bowl recipe that’s perfect for meal prep. Try it today for a healthy dinner option!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup shredded lettuce or baby spinach
- 1/4 cup light ranch dressing
- 2 tablespoons BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Marinate chicken: Mix olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Coat chicken breasts evenly and let marinate for about 10 minutes.
- Cook chicken: Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 6–7 minutes per side until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Let rest before slicing.
- Prepare grains and veggies: Cook grains as per package instructions. Halve tomatoes, dice onion, rinse beans, and prepare corn.
- Assemble bowls: Start with grains in each bowl; layer corn, black beans, tomatoes, onion, greens, and sliced chicken.
- Drizzle with dressing: Mix ranch dressing and BBQ sauce; drizzle over bowls and garnish with shredded cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 450g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 73g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 70mg