Stovetop~40 minComplexity
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.
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Ingredients
4 servings
- •1 Chicken Breast, Grilled(196g)
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •0.5 cup BBQ Sauce
Any BBQ sauce. Sweet Baby Ray's is a go-to. Check sugar content if cutting.
- •4 cup Rice, White, Long-Grain
- •15 oz Beans, Black, Canned, Drained
- •1 cup Corn, Sweet, Frozen
- •1 Zucchini(196g)
- •4 oz Cheese, Pepper Jack
- •2 Green Onion (Scallion)(30g)
- •1 Avocado(150g)
Instructions
- 1Cook the white rice according to package directions. Once cooked, fluff with a fork and set aside to cool slightly.
- 2Cut the zucchini into small cubes (1/4–1/2 inch). Drain and rinse the black beans. Slice the green onions and pit and slice the avocado just before assembly to prevent browning.
- 3Shred the pepper jack cheese and set aside with all prepped vegetables.
- 4Warm the frozen corn in a skillet over medium heat for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through. Transfer to a bowl.
- 5In the same skillet, add the cooked chicken breast over medium heat and cook for 2–3 minutes to warm through. Stir in 2–3 tablespoons of BBQ sauce until the chicken is well coated and glossy, about 1 minute.
- 6Divide the cooked rice evenly among 4 airtight containers while still warm. Top each with equal portions of BBQ chicken, black beans, warm corn, zucchini cubes, and shredded pepper jack cheese.
- 7Cover the containers and refrigerate. Just before eating, top each bowl with green onions, avocado slices, and an additional 1 tablespoon of BBQ sauce.
Nutrition — Per Serving
720
calories
36g
protein
19g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 103g
- Saturated fat
- 7.0g
- Sodium
- 817 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 5.3g
4 servings per batch · ~540g 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.
