Description
Crispy BBQ Ranch Chicken Quinoa Bowl is a healthy high-protein meal prep recipe packed with juicy chicken, fluffy quinoa, fresh veggies, and creamy ranch dressing.
Ingredients
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
2 cups water or chicken broth
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tbsp barbecue sauce
2 tbsp ranch dressing
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup corn kernels
1/2 cup black beans, drained
1 avocado, sliced
2 green onions, sliced
Juice of 1 lime
Fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Bring quinoa and water to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
3. Pat chicken dry and season with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
4. Place chicken on a lined baking sheet and bake for 18–20 minutes until fully cooked.
5. Let chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
6. In a bowl, combine tomatoes, corn, black beans, green onions, and cilantro.
7. Fluff quinoa and divide into bowls or containers.
8. Top with sliced chicken and vegetable mixture.
9. Drizzle barbecue sauce and ranch dressing over each bowl.
10. Finish with lime juice and serve or store for meal prep.
Notes
Store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Keep dressing separate for best texture during meal prep.
Swap quinoa with brown rice or cauliflower rice if desired.
Add jalapeños or hot sauce for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 85mg