Rotisserie Chicken Grain Bowl (Printer-Friendly)

Tender shredded rotisserie chicken served over wholesome grains with fresh vegetables and your favorite sauce for a quick, nutritious meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Grains

01 - 2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa

→ 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

# How To Make:

01 - Cook grains according to package instructions if not already prepared.
02 - Divide cooked grains evenly among four serving bowls, creating an even base layer.
03 - Top each bowl with a generous 1/2 cup portion of shredded rotisserie chicken.
04 - Artfully arrange cherry tomatoes, cucumber, steamed broccoli, avocado slices, and red onion around the chicken in each bowl.
05 - Drizzle selected sauce over the bowl or serve sauces separately on the side for individual customization.
06 - Top each bowl with fresh herbs, toasted sesame seeds, and serve with a lemon wedge.
07 - Present immediately while grains are warm and vegetables are fresh.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in 25 minutes flat, no planning or complicated techniques required.
  • You control every element, so picky eaters and adventurous ones can build their own perfect bowl.
  • One rotisserie chicken stretches four meals and the whole thing costs way less than takeout.
02 -
  • Don't assemble the avocado too early or it will brown and become unpleasant, so slice it right before eating or at the very last second.
  • The sauce makes or breaks this, so taste your sauce choice first and pick one you actually love because you'll tasting it in every bite.
03 -
  • Buy your rotisserie chicken from the grocery store deli counter right before assembling, so it's still warm and the flavors feel fresher and more connected.
  • If you're prepping bowls for the week, keep grains, proteins, and vegetables separate until you're ready to eat so everything stays fresh and crisp instead of getting soggy overnight.
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