BBQ Chicken Cottage Cheese Bowl
A unique and satisfying dish combining smoky barbecue chicken with creamy cottage cheese, perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Cooking Pot
- Knife
- Cutting Board
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 cups Shredded cooked chicken Using rotisserie chicken saves time.
- 1 cup BBQ sauce Choose your favorite brand or homemade sauce.
- 1 cup Cottage cheese Opt for low-fat or full-fat based on preference.
- 1 cup Cooked brown rice or quinoa This adds a base to your bowl.
- 1 cup Corn kernels Fresh, frozen, or canned corn works well.
- 1 unit Red bell pepper, diced Adds crunch and sweetness.
- 1 unit Avocado, sliced Adds healthy fats.
- ¼ cup Chopped green onions Provides a fresh flavor.
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder Optional for added heat.
- to taste Salt and pepper Essential for seasoning.
- to garnish Fresh cilantro or parsley Adds a fresh touch.
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by shredding it into bite-sized pieces.
- Mix the shredded chicken with BBQ sauce in a medium bowl until well-coated.
- Cook the brown rice or quinoa according to package instructions.
- Dice the red bell pepper and slice the avocado while the rice is cooking.
- Assemble the bowl by layering the cooked rice or quinoa at the bottom.
- Add a generous scoop of the BBQ chicken mixture on top of the rice.
- Spoon the cottage cheese over the chicken.
- Top with corn, diced bell pepper, sliced avocado, and chopped green onions.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the quantities based on your preference. This dish is highly customizable.