Solstice High Protein Bowl (Printable)
A vibrant bowl featuring chicken, quinoa, fresh veggies, and a tangy tahini-yogurt dressing.
# List of ingredients:
→ Protein
01 - 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (approximately 14 ounces)
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
→ Grains
06 - 1 cup cooked quinoa (or brown rice)
→ Vegetables
07 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
08 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
09 - 1 cup steamed broccoli florets
10 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
11 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced
→ Legumes
12 - 1 cup cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed
→ Toppings & Dressing
13 - 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
14 - 2 tablespoons feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
15 - 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
16 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
17 - 1 tablespoon tahini
18 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
19 - 2 tablespoons water
20 - Salt and pepper to taste
# Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
02 - Rub chicken breasts thoroughly with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Place seasoned chicken on a baking sheet and roast for 18 to 20 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly.
04 - Cook quinoa or brown rice according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
05 - Steam broccoli florets in a steamer basket until tender-crisp, approximately 4 to 5 minutes. Immediately transfer to an ice bath to stop cooking and preserve color.
06 - In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, tahini, minced garlic, water, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy. Adjust consistency with additional water if needed.
07 - Arrange cooked grains as the base in each bowl. Layer with sliced chicken, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, broccoli, carrot, and avocado sections.
08 - Drizzle generously with tahini-yogurt dressing. Sprinkle with pumpkin seeds and crumbled feta cheese if desired. Serve immediately while vegetables are crisp.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The tahini-yogurt dressing ties everything together with creaminess and tang
- You can prep components in advance and assemble in under five minutes
02 -
- Overcooking the broccoli will make it mushy and sad—tender-crisp is nonnegotiable here
- The tahini dressing may seem thick at first but thins beautifully with water added one tablespoon at a time
03 -
- Slice the chicken against the grain for the most tender texture in every bite
- Squeeze the lemon juice into the dressing just before whisking for the brightest flavor