BBQ Chicken Burrito Bowls
BBQ Chicken Burrito Bowls deliver 22g protein and 653 calories per serving across 4 quick-prep portions. This stovetop meal packs carbs and protein together, making it suited for post-workout or high-calorie training days. Batch it for days when you prioritize volume alongside protein targets.
Ingredients
- •Chicken Breast, Grilled
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •BBQ Sauce(120g)
Any BBQ sauce. Sweet Baby Ray's is a go-to. Check sugar content if cutting.
- •Rice, White, Long-Grain(960g)
- •Beans, Black, Canned, Drained(425g)
- •Corn, Sweet, Frozen(240g)
- •Zucchini
- •Cheese, Pepper Jack(113g)
- •Green Onion (Scallion)
- •Avocado
Instructions
- 1Chop or shred the chicken breast and mix with 2-3 tablespoons of BBQ sauce until the meat is well coated.
- 2Drain and rinse the black beans. Cut the zucchini into small cubes (1/4-1/2"), shred the pepper jack, slice the green onions, and pit and slice the avocado.
- 3To build the bowls, place 1 cup cooked rice in the bottom of each bowl. Divide the chicken, beans, corn, zucchini, shredded cheese, green onions, and avocado slices equally among all four bowls. Drizzle one more tablespoon of BBQ sauce over top and serve, or refrigerate until ready to eat.
Nutrition — Per Serving
653
calories
22g
protein
12g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 115g
- Saturated fat
- 5.7g
- Sodium
- 728 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 2.7g
4 servings per batch · ~465g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does BBQ Chicken Burrito Bowls have per serving?
Each serving contains 22g of protein and 653 calories with 115g carbs and 12g fat. The high carbohydrate content is the dominant macro driver in this recipe.
How long does BBQ Chicken Burrito Bowls take to prep?
Quick prep on the stovetop with 4 servings per batch makes this practical for meal prepping a full rotation of lunches.
Is BBQ Chicken Burrito Bowls good for muscle gain?
At 653 calories per serving with 115g carbs, this recipe is well-suited for muscle gain phases with high daily calorie and carbohydrate targets supporting intense training. Pair with additional protein sources to maximize the 22g protein per serving.
