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High Protein Meal Prep Bowl with BBQ Chicken

High Protein Meal Prep Bowl with BBQ Chicken and Veggies

This High Protein Meal Prep Bowl with BBQ Chicken is easy to prepare and packed with flavor, perfect for meal prep enthusiasts.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 489
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Seasoning
  • 1 Tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 0.5 Tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried minced onion
  • 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon pepper
Sauce
  • 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce
  • 0.25 cup maple syrup
  • 0.125 cup apple cider vinegar
Chicken and Veggies
  • 1 pound chicken breasts sliced thinly
  • 1 Tablespoon avocado oil
  • 4 cups shredded red cabbage
  • 2 cups shredded carrots or 1 8-ounce bag
  • 1 cup diced cucumber
  • 1 whole avocado
  • 2 cups cooked rice

Equipment

  • Medium Saucepan
  • Large cast iron skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Combine the seasoning ingredients into a small bowl and mix well.
  3. Sprinkle the chicken breasts with the seasoning on both sides.
  4. In a medium saucepan, combine sauce ingredients, whisk well, and simmer over low heat while cooking the chicken in the skillet.
  5. In a large cast iron skillet, heat the avocado oil over medium-high heat.
  6. Cook the chicken breasts for 4 minutes per side and set to the side.
  7. Remove the skillet from the heat, add the cabbage and carrots to the skillet, and toss.
  8. Place the chicken breasts on top of the cabbage and carrots, and coat the top of each breast with some of the sauce.
  9. Put the skillet in the oven and cook for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, broil the chicken for 5 minutes.
  10. Remove the skillet from the oven, remove the chicken breasts to a cutting board, and cut into bite-sized pieces.
  11. Assemble the bowls by putting rice, cabbage, and carrots, diced chicken, and top with fresh cucumbers, sliced avocado, and a drizzle of the remaining BBQ sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 489kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSodium: 1095mgFiber: 10gSugar: 22g

Notes

Perfect for meal prep and customizable with various proteins or vegetables.

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