A flavorful and colorful bowl combining tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a spicy ranch dressing for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Protein
1.5poundsboneless skinless chicken breast(cut into small cubes)
2Tablespoonsplain Greek yogurt
2teaspoonssriracha
1teaspoongarlic powder
1teaspoonpaprika
1teaspoonsalt
1.5Tablespoonsavocado oil
Vegetables
1mediumenglish cucumber
2mediumcarrots(peeled)
3Tablespoonsvinegar
3Tablespoonswater
1teaspoonhoney
1/2cupplain Greek yogurt
1-2Tablespoonssriracha(for ranch sauce)
2Tablespoonslemon juice
1teaspoongarlic powder
1teaspoononion powder
2Tablespoonschopped fresh dill
2Tablespoonschopped fresh parsley
1/4teaspoonsalt
Grains
1cupraw jasmine rice
Garnishes & Extras
1 1/2cupssliced grape tomatoes
1largeHaas avocado(thinly sliced, optional)
as neededfresh dill(for garnish)
as neededfresh parsley(for garnish)
Instructions
Cook rice with 1 2/3 cups water until tender, then fluff.
Whisk together Greek yogurt, sriracha, garlic powder, paprika, and salt to make marinade.
Toss chicken in marinade and let sit 5-10 minutes. Cook chicken in skillet with oil until golden and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side.
Peel cucumber and carrots into ribbons, then microwave vinegar, water, honey, and salt to make quick pickled vegetables. Pack ribbons into jar with pickling liquid and set aside.
Mix all ranch sauce ingredients. Assemble bowls with rice, chicken, pickled vegetables, grape tomatoes, optional avocado, drizzle of ranch, and herbs.
Notes
For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate longer and garnish with fresh herbs.