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Barbecue Chicken Quinoa Bowls topped with black beans, tomatoes, corn and avocado crema.
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Barbecue Chicken Quinoa Bowls

These Barbecue Chicken Quinoa Bowls are a healthy way to get your barbecue chicken fix!
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Bowls, Chicken + Poultry, Dinners
Cuisine: American
Keyword: barbecue chicken, chicken quinoa bowls, quinoa bowls
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Danae Halliday

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 377kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 242mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 7g