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Meal Prep Shredded BBQ Chicken Salad Bowls

August 5, 2019 by Emily Cooper 5 Comments

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Meal Prep BBQ Chicken Salad Bowls — A quick and easy meal to prep for the week ahead! Makes for a satisfying lunch or light dinner.

BBQ Chicken Salad Meal Prep Container

This post was originally published in 2018, but has since been updated.

Oh, meal prep. sigh. Who feels me?

Here’s the thing. I am an A+ student when it comes to the planning part. Like 12 post-it notes with the same grocery list kinda A+ student. The execution though? We’re pushing a solid D+. Extra credit included. But, taking the extra 30 minutes to an hour to prep ahead some meals like these BBQ Chicken Salad Bowls for the week ahead saves me time, stress, and embarrassingly loud stomach rumbles at 3 o’clock.

Why This Recipe Works

Using leftover rotisserie chicken makes this recipe super quick to prep.

Add whatever veggies you have on hand or prefer.

Make a few of these salads at a time to have lunch for the week.

How To Make These BBQ Chicken Salad Bowls

Start by chopping a large sweet potato into cubes, leaving the skin on. Roast them in the oven, or use my favorite method of an indoor grill for those awesome grill marks.

Combine shredded chicken with 1/2 cup of BBQ sauce. If I don’t have time to bake off chicken ahead of time, I’ll pick up a rotisserie chicken instead. I also look for a lower-sugar BBQ sauce, since a lot of them can be super high in added sugars and corn syrups. Stubb’s is usually my go-to (not sponsored, just the lowest sugar option I can find!)

BBQ Chicken Salad in Black Meal Prep Container

In three meal-prep bowls, add chopped romaine, fresh or frozen (and thawed) corn, the grilled sweet potatoes, and BBQ chicken. Now you have three meals ready to go for the week!

Pro Tips

  • Cook and shred chicken ahead of time, or use a rotisserie chicken to cut down on prep time.
  • Prep a batch of the grilled sweet potatoes for these meal prep bowls, and the week ahead!
  • Add your favorite salad dressing (like this Greek Yogurt Parmesan Peppercorn) just before serving to prevent them from getting too soggy.

FAQs

Do I have to use chicken?

Absolutely not! Swap it out for ground turkey, lentils, tofu, or whatever protein you’re feeling (aka is on sale that week)

How long do these stay good for?

These salads can stay good for up to four days in the refrigerator. Keeping the chicken away from the lettuce helps prevent it from getting soggy, too.

Money-Saving Tips for these BBQ Chicken Salad Bowls:

  • Buy in bulk. If you’re going to prep more of these, or eat chicken regularly, buy the big package. The family packs cost less per pound, so is a better deal. You can also freeze what you don’t cook if you have the room.
  • Prep yourself. Rotisserie chicken is the exception since they are often relatively inexpensive. Buying pre-chopped romaine or lettuce however, can be more pricey. Save a few extra $$, and wash/chop it yourself.
  • Use frozen. If fresh corn isn’t on sale, or doesn’t look good, opt for frozen. Not only is it convenient, but inexpensive, and just as nutritious.

Containers of Meal Prep BBQ Chicken Salad

more quick meal-prep recipes:

Vegan Basil BLT Sandwich

Black Pepper and Cranberry Turkey Sandwich

5 Minute Vegetarian Chili

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Meal Prep Shredded BBQ Chicken Salad Bowls


  • Author: Emily Cooper, RDN
  • Prep Time: 15 minute
  • Cook Time: 20 minute
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 3 1x
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Meal Prep BBQ Chicken Salad Bowls — A quick & easy healthy meal to prep for the week ahead. Made with shredded BBQ chicken, romaine, grilled sweet potatoes, and frozen corn.


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Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
  • 5 cups romaine, chopped
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen corn, thawed
  • 1 large sweet potato, cubed

Instructions

  1. Prepare sweet potato by cooking on indoor grill, or bake in 400 degree oven for 20 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken and BBQ sauce. Set aside.
  3. In preferred meal prep bowls, divide lettuce evenly.
  4. Top with prepared sweet potatoes, chicken, and corn.

Notes

Add avocado for even more filling power.

Make plant-based by substituting chicken for grilled tofu or favorite plant protein.

Use rotisserie chicken to make this meal even faster to prepare.

  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Assemble
  • Cuisine: BBQ

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Salad
  • Calories: 387
  • Sugar: 15
  • Sodium: 681
  • Fat: 5
  • Saturated Fat: 1
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 34
  • Fiber: 4
  • Protein: 46
  • Cholesterol: 119

Keywords: BBQ, Chicken, Salad, Lunch, Meal Prep

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Filed Under: 10 Ingredients or Less, 30 Minutes or Less, Food, Gluten-Free, Main Dish, Recipes, Salads and Sandwiches Tagged With: chicken, gluten free, lunch, meal prep, recipe, salad

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  1. Abbey Sharp

    August 20, 2018 at 4:17 pm

    Love this recipe! Meal prep can actually be fun and so many flavourful recipes like this one!

    Reply
  2. Kelly

    August 20, 2018 at 4:29 pm

    Is there anything better than BBQ chicken? Yes, BBQ chicken easy and at the ready!

    Reply
  3. Chelsey

    August 20, 2018 at 8:27 pm

    I love this idea!! As much as I love food prep, I get a D+ on precise meal prep too…

    Reply
    • Emily Cooper

      August 23, 2018 at 12:30 pm

      I just say there’s more room for improvement. 🙂

      Reply
  4. Tara | Treble in the Kitchen

    August 28, 2018 at 8:39 am

    Love this! Perfect for a busy week!

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