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Macro friendly BBQ ranch chicken bowl with grilled chicken, cottage cheese, and melted cheddar cheese

Macro Friendly BBQ Ranch Chicken Bowl

High-protein chicken bowl with cottage cheese, BBQ ranch sauce, and melted cheddar cheese delivering 42g of protein per serving
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 1 portions
Course: Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 415
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 filet chicken filet 6-8 oz, about 1 inch thick
  • 0.5 cup low-fat cottage cheese Good Culture brand recommended
  • 2 tbsp ranch dressing Bolthouse Farms recommended
  • 2 tbsp BBQ sauce G.Hughes sugar-free recommended
  • 2 tbsp shredded cheddar cheese, reduced fat Sargento brand recommended

Equipment

  • Skillet or grill pan
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Serving bowl
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

  1. Heat skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken filet 6-7 minutes on first side until edges turn white and releases easily. Flip and cook 4-5 more minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  2. Let chicken rest for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, place cottage cheese in serving bowl and let sit at room temperature for up to 10 minutes.
  3. Mix ranch dressing and BBQ sauce in small bowl until combined. Adjust ratio to taste preference.
  4. Slice rested chicken against the grain and arrange over cottage cheese. Drizzle BBQ ranch sauce over chicken and top with shredded cheddar cheese.

Notes

Store cooked chicken separately for up to 3 days. Perfect for meal prep. Reheat chicken only, assemble with fresh cottage cheese each time.