Description

This High Protein BBQ Ranch Chicken Bowl combines smoky BBQ sauce with creamy ranch, tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and fluffy grains for a nutritious and flavorful meal.

Ingredients

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1.5 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
3 cups Cooked Quinoa or Brown Rice
1 can (15 oz) Black Beans (Rinsed and Drained)
1 cup Fresh Corn Kernels
1 cup Cherry Tomatoes (Halved)
1/4 cup Red Onion (Finely Diced)
1/2 cup BBQ Sauce (Sweetened with Honey/Maple)
1/2 cup Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing
2 tablespoons Avocado Oil
Smoked Paprika, Garlic Powder, Salt, Pepper to taste

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Instructions

Start by patting your chicken breasts dry with a paper towel. Cut them into bite-sized pieces. In a small bowl, mix your smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss the chicken in the spice blend until every piece is evenly coated
Heat two tablespoons of avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil shimmers, add the chicken pieces in a single layer. Sear the chicken for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until the edges are golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit
Lower the heat to medium-low. Pour half of your honey-sweetened BBQ sauce over the cooked chicken. Stir gently to coat each piece, allowing the sauce to caramelize and thicken for about 2 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat
Grab your favorite serving bowls. Distribute the cooked quinoa or brown rice evenly among four bowls
Spoon the black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, and red onions onto the rice
Place a generous portion of the BBQ chicken on top of the vegetables and grain base
Drizzle the remaining BBQ sauce and the Greek yogurt ranch over the top of each bowl
Sprinkle fresh cilantro or chopped green onions over the bowls. Serve immediately while the chicken is warm and the vegetables are crisp

Notes

Do not crowd the pan while searing the chicken to ensure it browns well.

Use high-quality avocado oil for high-heat cooking.

Char the corn for extra flavor if desired.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Category: Dinner
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 485 kcal
Sugar: 9g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 48g
Fiber: 8g
Protein: 42g
Cholesterol: 100mg