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Grain Bowls with Chicken and Vegetables
This protein-packed chicken and roasted veggie grain bowl is drizzled with a creamy tahini dressing and bursting with flavor.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
410 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups bulgur wheat or quinoa for gluten free bowl, cooked
- 4 shredded chicken leftover, Asian Citrus Slow Cooker style
- 2 cups Brussels sprouts (quartered)
- 2 cups butternut squash or sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 avocado (pitted and cubed)
- 1 cara cara orange or seedless orange of choice, segmented
- ¼ cup almonds toasted, sliced
Creamy Tahini Dressing
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons water warm
- 1 clove garlic (grated)
- ¼ teaspoon salt (more or less to taste)
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees and line a baking sheet with foil. Toss the quartered Brussels and cubed butternut squash with olive oil, salt and pepper then spread in even layer on baking sheet. Roast until tender, 16-18 minutes.
- Begin assembling grain bowls by placing 1/2 cup bulgur wheat in each bowl along with 1/2 cup of the shredded chicken, 1/2 cup roasted veggies and equal parts of the avocado cubes, orange segments and sliced almonds.
- To make the Creamy Tahini Dressing whisk together all ingredients in a small bowl until smooth and creamy. Add a little more warm water if needed. Check for seasoning and adjust accordingly.
- Drizzle dressing on grain bowls to serve.
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Notes
- These are great for prepping ahead just keep the dressing on the side!
Nutrition Information
Calories
410kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
31.3g
(63%)
Fat
15.7g
(24%)
Saturated Fat
1.9g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
13.8g
(81%)
Trans Fat
0g
(0%)
Cholesterol
60mg
(20%)
Sodium
1433mg
(60%)
Fiber
11.1g
(44%)
Sugar
7.8g
(16%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 410
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 410kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 31.3g | 63% |
| Fat | 15.7g | 24% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.9g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 13.8g | 81% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 1433mg | 60% |
| Fiber | 11.1g | 44% |
| Sugar | 7.8g | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.