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BBQ Ranch Chicken Bowl

Juicy BBQ Ranch Chicken Bowl: A Flavorful Quick Meal

Enjoy a delicious BBQ Ranch Chicken Bowl, ready in 25 minutes, featuring grilled chicken, brown rice, and customizable toppings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 cups Cooked Brown Rice Substitute with quinoa or cauliflower rice for variety.
  • 4 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Swap for grilled shrimp or tofu for a vegetarian option.
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup BBQ Sauce Choose your favorite brand or a vegan plant-based BBQ sauce.
  • 2 tablespoons Ranch Seasoning Mix Consider using homemade seasoning for a personal touch.
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Corn Use canned or frozen corn.
  • 1 can Black Beans Rinse and drain for best flavor.
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Diced regular tomatoes can be a tasty substitute.
  • 1 piece Avocado Swap with guacamole for added convenience.
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Omit for a dairy-free option or find a non-dairy cheese.
  • ¼ cup Chopped Fresh Cilantro Leave it out if it’s not your favorite.
For Seasoning and Garnish
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1 piece Lime Wedges A must-have for freshness!

Equipment

  • Grill
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your grill or stovetop grill pan over medium-high heat, ensuring clean grill grates.
  2. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and ranch seasoning mix, then grill for about 6-7 minutes on each side.
  3. Let the grilled chicken rest for about 5 minutes before slicing.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked brown rice, corn, black beans, and halved cherry tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Divide the rice mixture among four serving bowls and layer sliced grilled chicken, avocado, and shredded cheddar cheese on each bowl.
  6. Drizzle additional BBQ sauce over the assembled bowls and garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 12gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This BBQ Ranch Chicken Bowl is versatile and can be customized with different proteins and toppings. Use fresh lime juice right before serving for added flavor.

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