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    Home » Chicken

    BBQ Chicken Grilled Stuffed Peppers

    Published: Jul 14, 2022 · Modified: Sep 7, 2022 by Mariah Mandile

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    BBQ Chicken Grilled Stuffed Peppers are packed with flavor and great for meal prep! Plus, they're made without grains or dairy!

    Close up of bbq chicken stuffed peppers with guacamole on top.

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    🍴Ingredient Notes

    Ingredients measured out for bbq chicken stuffed peppers.
    • Chicken Breast - You can also swap for rotisserie chicken to save time!
    • Bell Peppers - Any bell pepper color will work. (Red, yellow, orange, or green.)
    • Red Onion - If you're not a fan of red onion, you can swap for sweet onion.
    • Barbeque Sauce - I used Primal Kitchen Hawaiian BBQ Sauce, but any BBQ sauce will work! I love that theirs is lower in sugar and made with quality ingredients.
    • Cauliflower Rice - Fresh or frozen! You can also swap for regular rice or do half and half.
    • Chopped Cilantro - You'll need freshly chopped cilantro for the filling and to top the cooked peppers.
    • Lime - I use lime juice in the filling and also serve slices on the side with the stuffed peppers.

    🍴Step by Step Instructions

    Step 1: Poaching Chicken

    Start by poaching the chicken breast for about 10 minutes. (Or until cooked thoroughly.)

    Step 2: Stuffed Pepper Filling

    Next, make the filling by adding chopped red onion to a skillet. Sauté for a few minutes and then add in cauliflower rice, lime juice, and cilantro. Cook for a few more minutes.

    Stuffed Pepper filling in a pan.

    Step 3: Shredding Chicken

    Remove the chicken from the water and shred with two forks. Add in half of the barbeque sauce and stir together until evenly coated.

    Shredded bbq chicken in a glass bowl.

    Step 4: Making Filling

    Then, pour the chicken into the cauliflower rice mixture. Stir together with the other half of the barbeque sauce until the mixture is evenly coated.

    BBQ chicken filling in a pan.

    Step 5: Preparing Peppers

    Cut peppers in half the long way and remove all seeds and white membranes.

    Peppers cut in half on a baking sheet.

    Step 6: Stuffing Peppers

    Stuff each pepper with the filling and place on a plate or baking sheet.

    Stuffed Peppers before grilling.

    Step 7: Grilling Peppers

    Add the peppers to a pre-heated grill and cook until peppers are tender, and the bottom is charred. Serve hot!

    Expert Tips

    • Use a hand mixer to shred the chicken faster.
    • If you have leftover filling, serve over top of the stuffed peppers.
    • Test the filling before stuffing the peppers! If it needs more salt or spice, stir it in.
    • Top them with your favorite dairy-free cheese! (Or regular cheese if you can tolerate dairy.) Sprinkle it on before they go into the oven.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can I freeze stuffed peppers?

    Yes! Stuffed peppers can be made in bulk, and frozen for a rainy day. (Or a lazy day!) Just defrost and heat them up in the oven.

    What should I serve with stuffed peppers?

    I usually serve them on their own, but if you want some extra greens, serve with a fresh salad! (Or stir in some spinach with the filling mixture.) You can also serve them with a side of Cilantro Rice.

    BBQ Chicken Peppers lined up on a baking sheet.

    Serving Suggestions

    I would recommend serving them with avocado or fresh guacamole! You can also serve them over a bed of Cilantro Rice for added bulk and flavor.

    How to store leftovers

    Leftovers can be stored in a covered container for up to five days in the refrigerator. (I like using glass containers.)

    You can also freeze leftover stuffed peppers! To re-heat just pop them in the oven until they're warm.

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    Recipe

    Close up of bbq chicken stuffed peppers with guacamole on top.

    BBQ Chicken Grilled Stuffed Peppers

    BBQ Chicken Grilled Stuffed Peppers are packed with flavor and great for meal prep! Plus, they're made without grains or dairy!
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    Servings 4
    Calories 324 kcal

    Equipment

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    Ingredients
      

    • 1 Pound Chicken Breast
    • 6 Bell Peppers
    • 1 Red Onion, Chopped
    • ¾ Cup Primal Kitchen Barbeque Sauce
    • 4 Cups Cauliflower Rice Fresh or frozen!
    • ¼ Cup Chopped Cilantro
    • 1 Lime, Juiced

    Instructions
     

    Preparing Filling

    • Start by poaching the chicken breast for about 10 minutes. (Or until cooked thoroughly.)
    • Next, make the filling by adding chopped red onion to a skillet. Sauté for a few minutes and then add in cauliflower rice, lime juice, and cilantro. Cook for a few more minutes.
    • Remove the chicken from the water and shred with two forks. Add in half of the barbeque sauce and stir together until evenly coated.
    • Then, pour the chicken into the cauliflower rice mixture. Stir together with the other half of the barbeque sauce until the mixture is evenly coated.

    Stuffed Peppers

    • Cut peppers in half the long way and remove all seeds and white membranes.
    • Stuff each pepper with the filling and place on a plate or baking sheet.
    • Add the peppers to a pre-heated grill and cook until peppers are tender, and the bottom is charred. Serve hot!

    Notes

    Nutrition facts will vary depending on what BBQ sauce you use! 

    Expert Tips

    • Use a hand mixer to shred the chicken faster.
    • If you have leftover filling, serve over top of the stuffed peppers.
    • Test the filling before stuffing the peppers! If it needs more salt or spice, stir it in.
    • Top them with your favorite dairy-free cheese! (Or regular cheese if you can tolerate dairy.) Sprinkle it on before they go into the oven.
    See full post for step-by-step photos and more information!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1ServingCalories: 324kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 741mgPotassium: 1461mgFiber: 8gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 5819IUVitamin C: 314mgCalcium: 84mgIron: 2mg
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