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The Ultimate 30-Minute Meal Prep Chicken Buddha Bowl with Lemon-Tahini Dressing

A vibrant chicken buddha bowl featuring sliced seasoned chicken, quinoa, broccoli, carrots, cucumbers, and chickpeas, drizzled with sauce.
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Make this vibrant and balanced chicken buddha bowl for a quick weeknight dinner or simple meal prep lunch. It features perfectly cooked chicken, ancient grains, fresh vegetables, and a bright, creamy dressing.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup dry quinoa or brown rice
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup chopped cucumber
  • 1/2 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1/4 cup sliced red onion
  • For the Lemon-Tahini Dressing:
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons water (or more, for thinning)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Cook the quinoa or brown rice according to package directions. Set aside.
  2. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces. In a bowl, toss the chicken with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cooked through and lightly browned.
  4. While the chicken cooks, prepare the dressing. Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, water, minced garlic, sweetener, and salt in a small bowl until smooth. Add more water, one teaspoon at a time, until you reach your desired drizzling consistency.
  5. Assemble the buddha bowls. Divide the cooked grain among four bowls.
  6. Arrange the cooked chicken, broccoli florets, shredded carrots, cucumber, chickpeas, and red onion neatly over the grains in each bowl. This creates a visually appealing, balanced lunch bowl.
  7. Drizzle the lemon-tahini dressing generously over all the components before serving.

Notes

  • For meal prep chicken bowls, store the dressing separately and add it just before eating to keep the vegetables crisp.
  • You can roast the vegetables on a sheet pan while the chicken cooks for a hands-off approach.
  • Substitute chicken with tofu or lentils for a vegetarian option.
  • This recipe is easily customizable; use any seasonal vegetables you have on hand.

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