Meal Prep BBQ Chicken Bowl
A simple, flavorful barbecue chicken meal prep bowl made with shredded chicken, sweet potato, zucchini, squash, and corn.
Ingredients
Meal Prep BBQ Bowl
- 2 cups cubed sweet potato
- 6-8 oz shredded chicken (1-1½ cups or more, to taste)
- drizzle of oil
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 1 cup chopped zucchini
- 1 cup chopped yellow squash
- ⅔ cup canned corn drained
- 3-4 Tbsp BBQ sauce of choice
- 1 tsp coconut aminos
- salt & pepper, to taste
Topping Ideas:
- squeeze of lemon juice
- sesame seeds
- fresh chives chopped
- pineapple chopped
- fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
On Meal Prep Day:
- Peel and cube sweet potato. (Keep in mind: smaller cubes will cook faster!)
- Poach and shred chicken breast (or thighs), then allow to cool.
- Store sweet potato & chicken in separate airtight containers in the fridge for 5-7 days.
- If desired, chop onion, zucchini, and squash and store in airtight containers in the fridge. (Keep in mind, chopped zucchini & squash will only store well for 1-2 days. For longer storage, keep them whole and chop at the time of cooking.)
On the Day of Eating:
- Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Saute onion and sweet potato cubes for 3-4 minutes, until sweet potato begins to brown and soften. (Feel free to cover the pan to help steam the sweet potato.)
- Add chopped zucchini and yellow squash and continue to cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Once veggies have softened, add shredded chicken and corn to heat through.
- Season to taste with barbecue sauce, coconut aminos, salt, and pepper.
- Remove from heat and assemble BBQ bowls with any desired toppings. Serve and enjoy!
For a Fully Prepped Meal on Prep Day:
- Poach and shred chicken.
- Saute sweet potato and veggies, then combine with cooked chicken and seasonings overheat.
- Portion into individual meals if desired and store in airtight containers in the fridge for 5-7 days.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 379kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 6g | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 17g