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High Protein BBQ Ranch Chicken Bowl

A quick and easy dinner that combines grilled chicken with brown rice, black beans, and a delightful BBQ ranch dressing.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Healthy
Servings 4 servings
Calories 480 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Bowl

  • 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
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese Optional
  • Fresh cilantro or green onions for garnish Optional

Instructions
 

Marination

  • In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Rub this mixture evenly over the chicken breast and let marinate for 10 minutes.

Cooking the Chicken

  • Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated chicken and cook for about 6-7 minutes per side or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). After cooking, let it rest for 5 minutes and then slice into strips.

Preparing the Bowl

  • Cook the brown rice or quinoa according to package directions.
  • While the grains are cooking, prepare the veggies by halving cherry tomatoes, dicing red onion, shredding lettuce, and rinsing black beans. If using frozen corn, heat until warm.
  • Assemble each bowl with a base of cooked grains topped with corn, beans, tomatoes, onion, greens, and sliced chicken.
  • Mix light ranch dressing with BBQ sauce, drizzle over each bowl, and optionally sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese and garnish with fresh cilantro or green onions.

Notes

For best results, store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days. If freezing, it can last for up to 3 months. Use an air fryer or oven to reheat for best texture without sogginess.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 41gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 4g
Keyword BBQ Chicken Bowl, easy recipe, Healthy Bowl, High Protein Dinner, quick meal
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