Description
Dive into the deliciousness of a High Protein Meal Prep Bowl with BBQ Chicken! This vibrant dish features tender, grilled chicken coated in smoky BBQ sauce, served atop a hearty base of brown rice or quinoa and fresh veggies. Perfect for meal prep or a quick weeknight dinner, it delivers a satisfying blend of protein, nutrients, and flavors that will keep you energized throughout the day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup brown rice or quinoa
- 1 cup bell peppers (sliced)
- ½ cup red onion (sliced)
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- 1 ripe avocado (sliced)
Instructions
- Prepare Grains: Cook brown rice or quinoa according to package instructions.
- Cook Chicken: Preheat grill or stovetop pan over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, grilling for 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- Add BBQ Sauce: Brush BBQ sauce generously on cooked chicken breasts, cooking for an additional minute per side to caramelize.
- Chop Veggies: While chicken rests, chop bell peppers and red onion into bite-sized pieces.
- Assemble Bowls: In meal prep containers, layer cooked grains, fresh spinach or kale, sliced BBQ chicken, and chopped veggies.
- Finish with Toppings: Top each bowl with sliced avocado before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 500g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 120mg