BBQ Chicken Cottage Cheese Bowl (Printable Recipe)
A protein-rich bowl featuring smoky BBQ chicken, creamy cottage cheese, quinoa and fresh toppings for a satisfying balanced meal.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ For the BBQ Chicken
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2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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½ teaspoon onion powder
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½ teaspoon smoked paprika
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Salt and pepper to taste
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½ cup halal-certified BBQ sauce
→ For the Cottage Cheese Bowl
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2 cups low-fat cottage cheese
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1 cup cooked quinoa
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½ cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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½ avocado, sliced
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2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
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1 tablespoon lime juice
→ Optional Toppings
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Chopped green onions
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Crushed tortilla chips
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Jalapeño slices
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Extra BBQ sauce
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
Season the chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Cook the chicken for 6–8 minutes per side, or until it is fully cooked. Brush the chicken with BBQ sauce and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Shred the chicken using two forks.
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Arrange the cottage cheese, cooked quinoa, corn kernels, and halved cherry tomatoes into separate sections of a serving bowl. Add the sliced avocado on top and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
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Top the prepared bowl with the shredded BBQ chicken. Drizzle with lime juice for added brightness.
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Garnish with green onions, crushed tortilla chips, jalapeño slices, or extra BBQ sauce as desired. Serve immediately.