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Writer's pictureCaroline La Voie

Charles' Chicken Veggie Bowl

Green Veggie Bowl with Chicken & Lemon-Tahini Dressing


You can't eat pizza every night at the mountain - here is a healthy, easy one!


This one is for Charles!






Ingredients

  • ¼ cup tahini

  • ¼ cup cold water plus 2 tablespoons, divided

  • ¼ cup lemon juice

  • ½ teaspoon minced garlic plus 2 sliced garlic cloves, divided

  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin

  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt, divided

  • 1 cup green beans

  • 1 small broccoli crown

  • 4 (4 ounce) chicken cutlets, trimmed

  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

  • ½ large red onion, sliced

  • 4 cups thinly sliced kale

  • 2 cups cooked brown rice

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro


Preparation


  • Whisk tahini and 1/4 cup water in a small bowl until smooth. Add lemon juice, minced garlic, cumin and 1/4 teaspoon salt and whisk to combine. Set aside.

  • Trim green beans and cut in half. Break broccoli into florets. Measure 1 cup.

  • Season chicken with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until an instant-read thermometer registers 160 degrees F, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a clean cutting board and tent with foil to keep warm.

  • Wipe out the pan and add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes. Add sliced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, then add the broccoli and green beans. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes. Stir in kale and add the remaining 2 tablespoons water. Cover and steam until the vegetables are tender-crisp, 1 to 2 minutes.

  • Slice the chicken.

  • To serve, divide rice and the vegetables among 4 bowls and top with the chicken. Drizzle with the reserved dressing and sprinkle with cilantro.

  • Serve with some crunchy French bread to dip into the extra dressing!



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