Buddha Bowl

5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 946kcal

Ingredients

Marinade:

  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Dried oregano
  • 1 tsp Ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1/2 TBSP Lemon juice
  • 2 TBSP Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 10 oz Chicken breast boneless skinless cut into cubes

Seasoning

  • Salt
  • Black pepper

Garlic sauce:

  • 4 oz Greek yogurt
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 1/2 tsp Lemon juice
  • Water

Rice

  • 1/2 cup White rice rinsed
  • 1/2 tsp Ground turmeric

Other

  • 1 cup Romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 Avocado pitted and diced
  • 1 cup Cucumber diced
  • 1/2 cup Red onion sliced thin
  • 1/2 cup Tomato diced
  • 2 slices Crusty bread toasted

Coconut Water

  • 24 oz Coconut water cold

Instructions

  • Prep the ingredients per the instructions above.
  • Make the marinade: Mix together all of the ingredients for the marinade. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Make garlic sauce: Place all ingredients in a blender and blend till smooth. Add water a tablespoon at a time if needed to thin out the sauce to a creamy consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
  • Make the rice: Season the rice with turmeric, salt, and pepper. Cook the rice according to the directions on the package.
  • Heat a nonstick pan on medium-high heat. Cook the chicken until golden brown and reaches an internal temperature of 160°F (70°C) using a thermometer.
  • Finish the rice: Once tender, fluff with a fork.
  • Toast the bread.
  • Serve: Plate the rice and chicken. Top with lettuce, avocado, cucumber, onion, and tomato, and drizzle everything with garlic sauce. Enjoy with bread and coconut water.

Nutrition

Calories: 946kcal | Carbohydrates: 105g | Protein: 53g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 22g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 948mg | Potassium: 2486mg | Fiber: 16g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 3120IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 275mg | Iron: 8mg

Buddha Bowl

5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 946 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Marinade:

  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Dried oregano
  • 1 tsp Ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1/2 TBSP Lemon juice
  • 2 TBSP Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 10 oz Chicken breast boneless skinless cut into cubes

Seasoning

  • Salt
  • Black pepper

Garlic sauce:

  • 4 oz Greek yogurt
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 1/2 tsp Lemon juice
  • Water

Rice

  • 1/2 cup White rice rinsed
  • 1/2 tsp Ground turmeric

Other

  • 1 cup Romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 Avocado pitted and diced
  • 1 cup Cucumber diced
  • 1/2 cup Red onion sliced thin
  • 1/2 cup Tomato diced
  • 2 slices Crusty bread toasted

Coconut Water

  • 24 oz Coconut water cold

Instructions
 

  • Prep the ingredients per the instructions above.
  • Make the marinade: Mix together all of the ingredients for the marinade. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Make garlic sauce: Place all ingredients in a blender and blend till smooth. Add water a tablespoon at a time if needed to thin out the sauce to a creamy consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
  • Make the rice: Season the rice with turmeric, salt, and pepper. Cook the rice according to the directions on the package.
  • Heat a nonstick pan on medium-high heat. Cook the chicken until golden brown and reaches an internal temperature of 160°F (70°C) using a thermometer.
  • Finish the rice: Once tender, fluff with a fork.
  • Toast the bread.
  • Serve: Plate the rice and chicken. Top with lettuce, avocado, cucumber, onion, and tomato, and drizzle everything with garlic sauce. Enjoy with bread and coconut water.

Nutrition

Calories: 946kcalCarbohydrates: 105gProtein: 53gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 22gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 948mgPotassium: 2486mgFiber: 16gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 3120IUVitamin C: 34mgCalcium: 275mgIron: 8mg
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