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BBQ Ranch Chicken Bowl

Flavorful BBQ Ranch Chicken Bowl: Quick and Easy Delight

This BBQ Ranch Chicken Bowl is quick, easy, and customizable, ideal for summer gatherings or weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base
  • 2 cups Cooked Brown Rice Can substitute with quinoa or cauliflower rice.
  • 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Grilled for smoky flavor; shrimp, steak, or tempeh are alternatives.
Flavor
  • 1 cup BBQ Sauce Choose gluten-free if necessary.
  • 1 packet Ranch Seasoning Mix Consider making your own.
Toppings
  • 1 cup Corn Canned or frozen both work well.
  • 1 can Black Beans Rinse canned beans for better taste.
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Diced bell peppers can be a substitute.
  • 1 each Avocado Optional for creaminess.
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Swap for dairy-free cheese for a vegan option.
  • ¼ cup Chopped Fresh Cilantro Parsley can be used instead.
Seasoning and Accompaniments
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 2 each Lime Wedges Juice over the bowl before serving.

Equipment

  • Grill
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Grilling and Assembling
  1. Preheat your grill or stovetop grill pan over medium-high heat to about 400°F.
  2. Pat chicken breasts dry and season with salt, pepper, and ranch seasoning mix.
  3. Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  4. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  5. In a mixing bowl, combine cooked brown rice, corn, black beans, and cherry tomatoes; season to taste.
  6. Divide the rice mixture into serving bowls, top with grilled chicken slices, avocado, and cheddar cheese.
  7. Drizzle BBQ sauce over each bowl, sprinkle with cilantro, and serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 75gProtein: 40gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Customize toppings based on personal preferences. For meal prep, cook rice and chicken in advance for quick meals.

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