Ingredients:

  • 4 oz (115g) Cooked chicken breast, diced
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) BBQ sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon Smoked paprika
  • Pinch of Cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1/2 cup (120g) Cooked brown rice or quinoa
  • 1 cup (225g) Low-fat cottage cheese
  • 1/4 cup (60g) Corn kernels
  • 1/4 cup (30g) Black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 tablespoons Red onion, finely diced
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon Ranch dressing (optional)
  • A drizzle of Sriracha (optional)

Instructions:

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine diced chicken breast, BBQ sauce, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using). Mix well to coat the chicken evenly.
  2. Heat the BBQ chicken mixture in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, or in a skillet over medium heat until warmed through (internal temperature reaches 165°F/74°C). Stir occasionally.
  3. In a serving bowl, layer the cooked brown rice or quinoa as the base.
  4. Top the rice/quinoa with cottage cheese, corn, black beans, and red onion.
  5. Spoon the heated BBQ chicken over the cottage cheese mixture.
  6. Garnish with fresh cilantro, a drizzle of Ranch dressing or light sour cream, and Sriracha (if desired). Serve immediately.