5.0 from 3 votes
Barbecue Chicken Quinoa Bowls
These Barbecue Chicken Quinoa Bowls are a healthy way to get your barbecue chicken fix!
Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 377 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Barbecue Chicken Quinoa Bowls
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 2 cups shredded cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons barbecue sauce
- 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen defrosted corn, or fire roasted corn
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 cup diced onion
Avocado Crema
- 1/2 avocado, peeled
- 1/4 cup plain greek yogurt
- 1/2 lime, juiced
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
- Water to thin to a drizzling consistency, I used 1-2 tablespoons
- Cilantro and extra barbecue sauce for garnish optional
Instructions
- Purée the ingredients for the avocado crema in a high speed blender or food processor. Thin with water as needed until it's a drizzling consistency.
- In a bowl combine the shredded chicken and barbecue sauce until coated.
- In 4 bowls or meal prep containers, equally divide the quinoa and barbecue chicken. Top with the black beans, corn, tomatoes and onion. Garnish with cilantro and drizzle with the avocado crema.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
377kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
51g
(17%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
49mg
(16%)
Sodium
242mg
(10%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 377
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 377kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 242mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.