Description
This Macro Friendly BBQ Ranch Chicken Bowl is a high-protein, satisfying meal featuring a perfectly cooked chicken filet paired with creamy cottage cheese, tangy ranch dressing, smoky BBQ sauce, and a sprinkle of reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese. It’s a balanced and filling meal with 42g of protein, perfect for a post-workout meal or a healthy lunch.
Ingredients
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1 Just Bare (or similar) chicken filet
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½ cup low-fat cottage cheese (Good Culture brand recommended)
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2 tbsp Ranch dressing (Bolthouse Farms recommended)
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2 tbsp BBQ sauce (G.Hughes recommended)
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2 tbsp shredded cheddar cheese, reduced fat
Instructions
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Cook the Chicken: Grill, bake, or pan-fry the chicken filet until fully cooked, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (about 6-8 minutes per side depending on thickness).
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Prepare the Bowl: While the chicken is cooking, scoop ½ cup of low-fat cottage cheese into your bowl.
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Assemble the Bowl: Once the chicken is cooked, slice it and add it on top of the cottage cheese. Drizzle the ranch dressing and BBQ sauce over the chicken.
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Finish the Bowl: Sprinkle the shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese on top for an added burst of flavor.
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Serve: Serve immediately, or refrigerate for meal prep for the next day.
Notes
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For added crunch, you can add some fresh veggies or a side of roasted sweet potatoes.
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The ranch and BBQ sauces can be swapped for any brand, but using lower-calorie versions like the ones mentioned helps keep the macros in check.
- This bowl is customizable! Feel free to add extra veggies or switch out the cheese for a different type.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilled/Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: American