Name: Savory BBQ Chicken Cottage Cheese Bowl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6-8 oz each) or 1.5 lbs chicken thighs; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; ½ tsp smoked paprika; ¼ tsp black pepper; ¼ tsp sea salt; ½ cup BBQ sauce; 2 cups (16 oz) cottage cheese (2% or 4%); 4 cups mixed greens; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; ½ English cucumber, diced; ¼ red onion, thinly sliced; ½ cup corn kernels; 1 ripe avocado, diced; ½ cup black beans, rinsed and drained (optional); ¼ cup light mayonnaise or plain Greek yogurt; 2 tbsp BBQ sauce; 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 1 tsp honey or maple syrup; ½ tsp garlic powder; ¼ tsp black pepper; Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional); Fresh cilantro, chopped (garnish, optional); Fresh chives, snipped (garnish, optional); Extra smoked paprika (garnish, optional); Hot sauce (garnish, optional)

Description

A delicious and healthy meal combining tender BBQ chicken, creamy cottage cheese, and fresh veggies.

Ingredients

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6-8 oz each) or 1.5 lbs chicken thighs
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
½ tsp smoked paprika
¼ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp sea salt
½ cup BBQ sauce
2 cups (16 oz) cottage cheese (2% or 4%)
4 cups mixed greens
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ English cucumber, diced
¼ red onion, thinly sliced
½ cup corn kernels
1 ripe avocado, diced
½ cup black beans, rinsed and drained (optional)
¼ cup light mayonnaise or plain Greek yogurt
2 tbsp BBQ sauce
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp honey or maple syrup
½ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp black pepper
Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
Fresh cilantro, chopped (garnish, optional)
Fresh chives, snipped (garnish, optional)
Extra smoked paprika (garnish, optional)
Hot sauce (garnish, optional)

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Instructions

Pat chicken dry and season with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and sea salt.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden (or bake at 400°F for 20-25 minutes).
Let the chicken rest for 5-10 minutes before shredding or dicing.
Toss the shredded chicken with BBQ sauce until coated.
Divide cottage cheese between two large bowls and arrange mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, corn, and optional black beans over the cottage cheese.
Whisk together mayonnaise/Greek yogurt, BBQ sauce, vinegar, mustard, honey/maple syrup, garlic powder, black pepper, and optional cayenne until smooth.
Spoon the saucy BBQ chicken and diced avocado over the bowls and drizzle with the creamy BBQ dressing. Garnish as desired and serve immediately.

Notes

Great for meal prep – store dressing separately to maintain freshness.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Grilling, Baking, Searing
Cuisine: American