Description
A delicious and nutritious bowl featuring grilled chicken coated in BBQ sauce, fresh veggies, and cottage cheese, creating a high-protein meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup chopped lettuce
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: sliced green onions, shredded cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the grill or oven to medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper.
- Grill or bake the chicken for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through, basting with BBQ sauce during the last 5 minutes.
- Once done, let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing it.
- In a bowl, combine chopped lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and cottage cheese.
- Slice the BBQ chicken and layer it on top of the salad mixture.
- Drizzle ranch dressing over the top and add any optional toppings if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your high-protein meal!
Notes
For enhanced flavor, marinate the chicken in BBQ sauce ahead of cooking. You can also substitute cottage cheese for Greek yogurt if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: BBQ chicken, high protein, healthy bowl, nutritious meals, summer recipes
