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BBQ Ranch Chicken Quinoa Bowls

A delicious and healthy bowl filled with BBQ chicken, quinoa, and fresh veggies, topped with ranch dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Quinoa
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts grilled and sliced
  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups water for cooking quinoa
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce for marinating chicken
Vegetables
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup corn cooked
  • 1 cup black beans rinsed and drained
Dressing
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing for drizzling

Method
 

Cook Quinoa
  1. In a pot, combine quinoa and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Cook for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.
  2. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
Grill Chicken
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Marinate chicken breasts in BBQ sauce for at least 10 minutes.
  2. Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked. Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
Assemble Bowls
  1. In a bowl, layer quinoa, sliced chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, corn, and black beans.
  2. Drizzle ranch dressing over the top and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gFiber: 10gSugar: 5g

Notes

Feel free to customize the veggies based on your preference. You can also use a store-bought rotisserie chicken for quicker preparation.

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