Description
Enjoy the flavorful BBQ Chicken Cottage Cheese Bowl packed with protein and fresh ingredients. Try this nutritious meal option today!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup BBQ sauce (use halal-certified)
- 2 cups low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- ½ cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ avocado, sliced
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Chopped green onions (optional)
- Crushed tortilla chips (optional)
- Jalapeño slices (optional)
- Extra BBQ sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Ensure even coating on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add chicken breasts; cook for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
- Pour BBQ sauce over cooked chicken breasts; reduce heat to low. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes for flavors to meld together.
- Remove from skillet; rest briefly before shredding into bite-sized pieces using two forks. Set aside.
- If not pre-cooked, follow package instructions for quinoa—typically boil water with a 2:1 water-to-quinoa ratio; simmer for about 15 minutes until tender. Fluff with a fork when done.
- While chicken cooks, chop cherry tomatoes, slice avocado, and drain canned corn if necessary. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, add cooked quinoa as your hearty base offering texture.
- Scoop half a cup of cottage cheese atop quinoa.
- Layer shredded BBQ chicken over cottage cheese ensuring each bite has flavors from both components.
- Layer halved cherry tomatoes, corn kernels, and avocado slices atop everything.
- Drizzle lime juice over top; sprinkle cilantro for herbaceous flair—add optional toppings like green onions or crushed tortilla chips if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg