Description
A vibrant chicken bowl featuring grilled chicken, quinoa, fresh vegetables, and a creamy BBQ ranch dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- To taste salt
- To taste pepper
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp light mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp BBQ sauce
- 1 tbsp ranch seasoning
- 1 tbsp milk or water
- 2 cups cooked quinoa or brown rice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup corn kernels
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare your quinoa or brown rice according to package instructions, ensuring it’s fluffy and ready for the bowl.
- While the grains cook, sprinkle your chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper to boost flavor.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the seasoned chicken in the skillet, cooking for about 6-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Turn the chicken over and cook for another 6-7 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove the skillet from heat and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, BBQ sauce, ranch seasoning, and milk. Whisk until smooth and adjust seasoning to your liking.
- Divide the cooked quinoa or rice into bowls. Slice the rested chicken and layer it on top, along with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, corn, and avocado slices.
- Generously pour the creamy BBQ ranch dressing over each bowl and finish with chopped fresh cilantro.
Notes
Pat the chicken dry before seasoning for better browning. Adjust the dressing consistency with milk or water if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 75mg