Description
A hearty and wholesome BBQ Ranch Chicken Bowl featuring grilled chicken, fresh veggies, and a creamy dressing, perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 cup brown rice or quinoa
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 cup red onion (diced)
- 2 cups lettuce or baby spinach (shredded)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans (rinsed thoroughly)
- 1 cup corn kernels (optional to heat if using frozen)
- 1/2 cup light ranch dressing
- 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh cilantro or green onions (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Whisk together olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Rub the marinade all over the chicken breasts and set aside for 10 minutes.
- Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat, then add the marinated chicken.
- Cook for 6 to 7 minutes on each side until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove the chicken from the heat and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Cook your brown rice or quinoa according to package instructions, while preparing the veggies.
- Assemble each serving bowl with a base of cooked grains, topped with corn, black beans, tomatoes, onion, greens, and sliced chicken.
- Mix ranch dressing and BBQ sauce, then drizzle over each bowl.
- Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese and garnish with cilantro or green onions.
Notes
Optional: Marinate the chicken longer for enhanced flavor. Customize grains according to preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 75mg