Description
A wholesome and vibrant Rice Bowl featuring tender shredded chicken, nutrient-packed kale, and crispy roasted chickpeas, all brought together with a luscious and creamy tahini-based dressing. This satisfying dish balances rich flavors and textures for a nourishing meal perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons raw apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 garlic cloves, smashed or minced
- ¼ cup water, plus more as needed
Bowl
- 1½ cups crispy roasted chickpeas
- 6 cups stemmed, roughly chopped kale
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cups cooked brown rice, warm or room temperature
- 2 cups shredded chicken, store-bought rotisserie or homemade
- 1 large avocado, diced
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup sunflower seeds
- ¼ cup fresh chives, chopped
Instructions
- Make the dressing. In the base of a blender, combine the tahini, extra-virgin olive oil, raw apple cider vinegar, sea salt, toasted sesame oil, honey, ground ginger, garlic cloves, and ¼ cup water. Blend on high until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Add extra water one tablespoon at a time until you reach your desired consistency. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Prepare the kale. Place the roughly chopped kale in a large bowl. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil and massage the kale with your hands for about 2 minutes, or until it becomes tender and slightly wilted.
- Assemble the bowls. Divide the cooked brown rice evenly among 4 serving bowls. Layer on the massaged kale, crispy roasted chickpeas, shredded chicken, and diced avocado.
- Add toppings. Sprinkle each bowl with crumbled feta cheese, sunflower seeds, and chopped fresh chives to add flavor and texture.
- Drizzle and serve. Generously drizzle the creamy tahini dressing over each bowl and serve immediately for a fresh and delicious meal.
Notes
- You can prepare the brown rice and roasted chickpeas ahead of time to save on overall preparation time.
- Use store-bought rotisserie chicken for convenience or cook your own shredded chicken as preferred.
- The kale is massaged to soften its toughness, making it more palatable raw.
- The dressing can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; stir well before using.
- Feel free to substitute feta with a vegan cheese option to make this recipe dairy-free.
- Adjust the consistency of the dressing with water for a thicker or thinner pour as preferred.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes (for cooking rice and prepping chicken if done from raw)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
