Chicken: The Ultimate Meal Prep MVP
When working to achieve your health goals and improve your lifestyle, the right food choices can make a world of difference. Enter City Barbeque chicken—a lean, versatile protein that fits perfectly into any meal plan. Whether you prefer chicken breast, thigh, or pulled chicken by the pound, we’ve got you covered.
Chicken is an excellent source of high-quality protein, which helps build and repair muscles, sustain energy, and keep you feeling satisfied. It’s also naturally low in fat, especially the breast, making it a great option for those looking to maintain a balanced and nutritious diet.
Beyond protein, chicken provides essential nutrients like B vitamins, which aid in energy metabolism and brain function, and phosphorus, which supports strong bones and teeth. No matter your health objectives, chicken is a delicious, nutrient-packed addition to your meals.
Ready to make chicken the star of your next dish? City Barbeque offers chicken breast, thigh, or pulled chicken by the pound, perfect for meal prepping, family dinners, or creative recipes. Stop by and grab some today to start crafting healthy and flavorful meals!
Pulled Chicken Waldorf Salad (Serves 4)
½ lb City Barbeque Pulled Chicken
2 apples (we used Pink Lady)
2 stalks celery
¾ cup walnuts
1 cup halved red grapes
¼ cup finely sliced red onion
¾ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: sprinkle cayenne
Chop all fruit and vegetables: pictured below. Add to large bowl. Whisk mayo, Dijon, salt, pepper and just a pinch of cayenne in a separate bowl. Pour over salad mixture and fold to combine. Serve chicken salad with your favorite crackers, crudité, over fresh greens or as a sandwich!
Buffalo Chicken Dip (5 servings)
Ingredients:
1 lb. City Barbeque Pulled Chicken
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (higher fat content will make it creamier)
¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese (you can also sub blue cheese if you’d like)
1/4 cup hot sauce (we used Frank’s red hot)
¼ cup Green onion
Garlic powder
In a large bowl, combine pulled chicken, half of the chopped green onion, greek yogurt, garlic powder and hot sauce.
Transfer to a small baking dish and bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees F.
Sprinkle with cheese, bake until melted and let stand for 10 minutes.
Top with remaining green onion and more hot sauce.
Enjoy with celery, carrot sticks, cucumbers, or tortilla chips and crackers of choice.
Smoked Chicken Garlic Naan
A quick sandwich perfect for lunch, packed with protein and fiber. Can also be cooked in a toaster oven at your office!
City Barbeque Smoked Quarter Chicken
1 whole grain naan
1 Tbsp garlic hummus (original flavor will work, too)
3 Cherry tomatoes sliced
¼ cup arugula
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Add hummus and chicken to your open-faced naan.
Place in the oven for 10 minutes.
Add arugula and sliced tomatoes.
