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Cottage Cheese BBQ Chicken Bowl

A delicious and nutritious meal combining tender chicken with creamy cottage cheese and zesty BBQ sauce.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2 bowls
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Mixing bowl
  • Meat thermometer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken breast Main protein source.
  • 1 cup Cottage cheese Preferably low-fat or full-fat.
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce Choose your favorite brand or homemade.
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil For cooking the chicken.
  • to taste Salt and pepper For seasoning the chicken.
  • 1 cup Fresh vegetables Optional, such as diced bell peppers, corn, or cherry tomatoes.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh herbs Optional, like chopped cilantro or parsley for garnish.
  • 1 cup Grains Optional, such as cooked quinoa or brown rice.

Instructions
 

  • Rinse the chicken breasts under cold water and pat dry with a paper towel. Trim any excess fat and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  • If using store-bought BBQ sauce, skip this step. Otherwise, mix 1/2 cup of BBQ sauce with 1 tablespoon of honey in a small bowl for sweetness.
  • Heat a skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Once hot, add the seasoned chicken breasts and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
  • Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it into bite-sized pieces.
  • Assemble the bowl by starting with a scoop of cottage cheese as the base, adding sliced chicken on top, and drizzling with BBQ sauce. Add fresh vegetables and grains if desired, and garnish with fresh herbs.

Notes

This bowl is versatile; feel free to swap ingredients based on your preferences.
Keyword BBQ Chicken, Cottage Cheese, Healthy Bowl