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A vibrant meal prep bowl with grilled BBQ chicken, brown rice, black beans, corn, and a creamy white ranch drizzle.
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Macro-Friendly BBQ Ranch Chicken Bowl

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 485kcal

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice
  • 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup fire -roasted corn kernels
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 0.5 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 0.5 cup sugar -free BBQ sauce
  • 0.5 cup non -fat plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon dry ranch seasoning mix
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  • Pat the chicken breast dry and season with smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  • Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  • In a small mixing bowl, combine the non-fat Greek yogurt with the dry ranch seasoning. Add 1-2 teaspoons of water if needed to reach a drizzling consistency.
  • Prepare four meal prep containers by placing 0.5 cup of cooked brown rice in the base of each.
  • Distribute the cooked chicken, black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, and red onion evenly among the four containers.
  • Drizzle each bowl with 2 tablespoons of sugar-free BBQ sauce.
  • Top each serving with the Greek yogurt ranch dressing and garnish with fresh cilantro before sealing.