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Last updated on March 18, 2021. Originally posted on July 14, 2019 By Maryea / 11 Comments

20-minute BBQ Chicken Quinoa Bowl

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For an easy 20 minute dinner, give these BBQ Chicken Quinoa Bowls a try!Barbecue chicken QUINOA BOWLS recipe

This post was originally published in June 2013. New photos and a video were adding July 2019. The text remains original to 2013.

Life is always busy with kids, but this spring has been especially busy around here.  First, the house we’ve spent the last year planning and designing is in its final stages and we’ll be moving soon.

The kids seem to like playing in boxes more than helping us pack our things.  Funny, huh?

Something also happens when your kids start to get older.    They get involved in activities.  (By older, I mean 4 1/2.  I know it only gets busier and busier…)  Meghan had her first dance recital this spring and now she’s full force into soccer.  Nights of classes and practices can mean less time to spend on dinners.BBQ Chicken QUINOA BOWLS recipe with avocado slices

So as much as I love to spend a solid hour in the kitchen preparing a meal (no, really, I do…when I actually have the time), most nights lately I need a quick meal.  Compromising my food values is just not an option, so I’ve been finding more and more meals that are healthy and quick.

That’s not always an easy combination, but in this dish you get it all.  I make this BBQ Chicken Quinoa Bowls on nights when I have leftover cooked chicken to use.  You can have a healthy, real-food dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes.  Yes, it is possible.

 

This dish is highly customizable.  You can up the veggie factor by adding in some cooked red peppers or whatever cooked veggies you have on hand.  Don’t like beans?  Leave ’em out and add more corn or vegetables.  I’ve made this many a night without the chicken and turned it into a vegan dinner, but my husband much prefers it with the chicken.

BBQ Chicken QUINOA BOWLS recipe in bowl with spoon and hand

How to Make a BBQ Chicken Quinoa Bowl in 20 Minutes

Love quinoa? You should also try this Quinoa Pizza Balls recipe! Need some meal prep ideas? Try these Spicy Turkey Meal Prep Bowls!

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BBQ Chicken Quinoa Bowls

Barbecue chicken QUINOA BOWLS recipe

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20 minute BBQ chicken quinoa bowl. A healthy dinner in one bowl and ready in 20 minutes!

  • Author: Healthy Happy Mama
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 bowls 1x
  • Category: main meal
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup dry quinoa
  • 2 cups water or stock
  • 1 cup frozen sweet corn kernels, thawed (fresh would be great, too, in season)
  • 1 cup chopped cooked chicken
  • 1 cup cooked beans (pinto or black work great)
  • 1 cup good-quality BBQ sauce, divided
  • 1 avocado, sliced

Instructions

  1. In a small sauce pan, bring the quinoa and water or stock to a boil.  Reduce the heat, cover, and cook for 12-15 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed and quinoa is cooked.
  2. While the quinoa is cooking, place the corn, chicken, and beans in a large bowl.  Once the quinoa is finished, place the hot quinoa on top of the other ingredients and stir to combine.
  3. Stir in 1/2 cup BBQ sauce.  Top each bowl with 1/4 of the avocado slices and drizzle with the remaining BBQ sauce.  Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Inspired by this recipe

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 14.8g
  • Sodium: 450.8mg
  • Fat: 8.3g
  • Carbohydrates: 39.75g
  • Protein: 16.5g

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  1. vex 3 says

    July 25, 2019 at 11:25 pm

    Very delicious food and full of ingredients. I really like this dish. Thanks for sharing this wonderful dish.

    ★★★★★

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  2. Katy says

    August 23, 2016 at 1:26 pm

    This recipe tastes delicious chilled and served atop a bed of greens, then drizzled with ranch and BBQ sauce!

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    • Maryea says

      August 23, 2016 at 2:18 pm

      That sounds delicious! Thanks for the idea. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Kristin says

    May 17, 2016 at 9:09 pm

    Do you have any recs for a good store-bought BBQ sauce? I like to make my own but don’t always have time. Thanks!!

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    • Maryea says

      May 18, 2016 at 4:59 pm

      I like Bone Suckin’ Sauce. It’s sweetened with honey and tastes delicious!

      Reply
  4. Tracy says

    May 21, 2015 at 2:24 am

    Made this again this week and it was a hit! Called it a BBQ Chicken Bowl (bowls are always attractive to my 5 and 2yos, and they pick their toppings), used leftover rice instead of quinoa, used Skinnytaste’s Zesty Avocado Dressing instead of avocado slices, and added cheddar cheese. Thanks for the idea!

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    • Maryea says

      May 21, 2015 at 8:12 am

      Ooh I love your additions–sounds fantastic!

      Reply
  5. Holly @ EatGreatBEGreat says

    June 6, 2013 at 8:54 am

    I love quinoa! I make it all the time, so I’m always looking for new recipes. This one sounds great!

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    • Maryea says

      June 7, 2013 at 9:11 am

      I love using BBQ sauce when the weather gets warmer. It just reminds me of summer!

      Reply
  6. Chris says

    June 6, 2013 at 8:26 am

    I love using quinoa as the base for a quick and easy dinner. Throw some beans and veggies in with some kind of sauce or dressing and voila! I do that with the ingredients in your quinoa and black bean patties when I’m too lazy or hurried to make and fry the patties 🙂 Chicken and BBQ sauce sounds good, will have to try!

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    • Maryea says

      June 7, 2013 at 9:11 am

      Yes, quinoa is so versatile for easy dinners! I love using it in salads, too.

      Reply

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