Rotisserie Chicken Grain Bowl (Print Version)

Wholesome bowl with shredded chicken, grains, fresh veggies, and sauce

# Components:

→ Grains

01 - 2 cups cooked brown rice

→ Protein

02 - 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken, skin removed

→ Vegetables

03 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
04 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
05 - 1 cup steamed broccoli florets
06 - 1 avocado, sliced
07 - 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced

→ Sauce

08 - 1/4 cup tzatziki sauce or hummus or sriracha mayo or green goddess dressing

→ Garnishes

09 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
10 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
11 - Lemon wedges

# Method:

01 - Cook grains according to package instructions if not already prepared
02 - Distribute cooked grains evenly across the bottom of each serving bowl
03 - Layer shredded rotisserie chicken generously over the grains in each bowl
04 - Artfully position tomatoes, cucumber, broccoli, avocado, and red onion around the chicken
05 - Drizzle selected sauce over the bowl or serve on the side for individual customization
06 - Top with fresh herbs, sesame seeds, and place lemon wedge on the side
07 - Serve immediately while ingredients are at optimal temperature

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It turns grocery store shortcuts into something that looks and tastes homemade.
  • You can clean out your crisper drawer and still call it a balanced meal.
  • Every bowl can be different depending on what you're craving that day.
  • It's filling enough to keep you satisfied without that heavy, sluggish feeling.
02 -
  • Don't skip the lemon wedge, that final squeeze is what makes all the flavors pop instead of sitting flat.
  • If you're meal prepping, keep the avocado and sauce separate until serving or everything will get mushy and sad.
  • Warm grains and cold vegetables actually work beautifully together, so don't stress about temperatures.
03 -
  • Use the rotisserie chicken while it's still slightly warm for easier shredding and better flavor distribution.
  • Prep all your vegetables at once on Sunday and store them separately so you can assemble bowls in under five minutes all week.
  • If your bowl feels dry, add a splash of olive oil or a spoonful of the chicken juices from the container.
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