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BBQ Chicken Bowl: High-Protein, Flavorful, Easy Meal


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  • Author: CHAHD recipes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 2 bowls 1x

Description

This BBQ Chicken Bowl is a flavorful, high-protein meal perfect for any time of day. Juicy BBQ chicken, rice, slaw, and creamy avocado are layered into a colorful bowl topped with tangy BBQ-ranch sauce.


Ingredients

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2 cups cooked rice or cauliflower rice

1 ½ cups shredded BBQ chicken

1 cup shredded cabbage-carrot slaw

½ cup black beans

½ cup corn kernels

1 ripe avocado, sliced

¼ cup cucumber, sliced

2 tbsp BBQ sauce

2 tbsp ranch dressing

Fresh cilantro, for garnish


Instructions

1. Prepare your base by spooning rice or cauliflower rice into a large bowl.

2. Add a layer of black beans and corn over the rice.

3. Top with the shredded BBQ chicken.

4. Add slaw, avocado, and cucumber around the bowl.

5. In a small bowl, mix BBQ sauce with ranch to create a drizzle.

6. Pour sauce over the bowl and garnish with cilantro.

7. Serve immediately or store components separately for meal prep.

Notes

Use rotisserie chicken to save time.

Swap rice for quinoa or cauliflower rice to fit dietary preferences.

Keep sauces separate if meal prepping to maintain freshness.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Assemble
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 480
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 740mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg