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Macro-Friendly BBQ Ranch Chicken Bowl

Macro-Friendly BBQ Ranch Chicken Bowl

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 10 oz boneless skinless chicken breast
  • ½ cup low-fat cottage cheese
  • ¼ cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp ranch seasoning mix
  • 2 tbsp BBQ sauce low sugar ideally
  • 2 tbsp reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup cooked white or brown rice or greens / mix of beans & veggies
  • ½ cup black beans rinsed
  • ½ cup corn kernels
  • Optional: cherry tomatoes green onions, cilantro

Method
 

  1. Season and grill or pan-sear the chicken until fully cooked; rest and dice.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, and ranch seasoning (add little water/milk if needed to make a pourable sauce).
  3. Stir BBQ sauce into that mixture (reserve some for drizzle).
  4. In serving bowls, layer your base (rice or greens + beans + corn). Top with diced chicken.
  5. Drizzle BBQ-ranch sauce over, sprinkle cheddar, optionally heat to melt cheese lightly.
  6. Garnish with tomatoes, green onions, cilantro. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Store components separately if meal prepping to maintain texture.
  • Blend cottage cheese first if you don’t like its texture.
  • Check BBQ sauce label—opt for low sugar / low carb versions.
  • Cauliflower rice works great if you want to lower carbs.
  • Add veggies for fiber (bell peppers, onion, cabbage) to bulk it up without ruining the macro balance.