Description
High Protein Meal Prep Bowl with BBQ Chicken is a delightful and nutritious dish that transforms your weekly meals into an exciting culinary experience. Featuring tender, juicy chicken coated in flavorful BBQ sauce, this meal pairs perfectly with vibrant vegetables and hearty grains like brown rice or quinoa. Not just delicious, it’s customizable to suit your taste preferences, making it an ideal option for meal prepping. Enjoy a wholesome and satisfying bowl any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 cup brown rice or quinoa (uncooked)
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (any color)
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, place in the dish, and drizzle generously with BBQ sauce.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- While the chicken bakes, cook brown rice or quinoa per package instructions and sauté bell peppers and broccoli until bright and tender-crisp.
- Shred the cooked chicken and mix it back with any remaining BBQ sauce.
- Assemble your meal prep bowls by dividing grains, topping with shredded chicken and veggies, and sprinkling with green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 110mg