Description
A healthy and satisfying meal combining BBQ chicken, quinoa, and fresh veggies, perfect for meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water and drain.
- Combine quinoa and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until the water is absorbed.
- Fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork and set aside.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken until golden and cooked through, about 6 minutes per side.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet, slice it, and toss it with BBQ sauce in a bowl.
- In a separate bowl, mix black beans, corn, red bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper.
- Divide quinoa among bowls, top with BBQ chicken and the bean and corn mixture.
- Drizzle ranch dressing over each bowl and garnish with avocado slices.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. Reheat with a splash of water to keep quinoa moist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg