Macro Friendly BBQ Ranch Chicken Bowl with 42g of Protein Recipe
A protein-packed BBQ Ranch Chicken Bowl featuring a grilled chicken filet topped with low-fat cottage cheese, Ranch dressing, BBQ sauce, and reduced-fat cheddar cheese. This easy and delicious recipe is perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling, Baking, Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 1 Just Bare (or similar) chicken filet
Low-Fat Cottage Cheese Mix:
- 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese (Good Culture brand recommended)
- 2 tbsp Ranch dressing (Bolthouse Farms recommended)
- 2 tbsp BBQ sauce (G.Hughes recommended)
- 2 tbsp shredded cheddar cheese, reduced fat
Instructions
- 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).
- Prepare the Bowl: While the chicken is cooking, scoop 1/2 cup of low-fat cottage cheese into your bowl.
- 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.
- Finish the Bowl: Sprinkle the shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese on top for an added burst of flavor.
- Serve: Serve immediately, or refrigerate for meal prep for the next day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: Approx. 400 kcal
- Sugar: Approx. 8g
- Sodium: Approx. 900mg
- Fat: Approx. 15g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 20g
- Fiber: Approx. 2g
- Protein: Approx. 42g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 100mg
Keywords: BBQ Ranch Chicken Bowl, Protein Bowl Recipe, Low-Fat Cottage Cheese Bowl
