Quick Cottage Cheese BBQ Chicken Bowl
A fast, protein-packed meal with tender grilled chicken, zesty BBQ sauce, and creamy cottage cheese. This healthy take on a BBQ chicken bowl is topped with fresh veggies and is sure to satisfy any craving!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- Chicken breast or thighs – 2 large breasts or 4 small thighs
- BBQ sauce – 1/2 cup (more for topping)
- Cottage cheese – 1 cup (for 4 servings)
- Fresh vegetables – 1 cup each of corn (fresh or frozen), cucumber (diced), and bell peppers (diced)
- Green onions – 2 stalks (optional)
- Fresh herbs (optional) – 1/4 cup cilantro or parsley
- Olive oil – 1 tablespoon (for grilling or frying)
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Brush chicken with olive oil, season with salt and pepper. Grill for 5-7 minutes per side or pan-fry for 6-8 minutes per side until cooked through (165°F internal temp). Brush with BBQ sauce and let rest before slicing.
- Assemble the Bowl: Start with a scoop of cottage cheese as the base in a bowl. Add BBQ chicken and fresh veggies like corn, cucumber, and bell peppers. Optionally add green onions or herbs.
- Finish and Serve: Top with more BBQ sauce or a squeeze of lime. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Toppings: Add tortilla chips or roasted nuts for extra crunch.
- Spice it up: Add hot sauce or jalapeños if you want some heat.
- Grilling: Grilling enhances flavor with a smoky char.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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