Rotisserie Chicken Grain Bowl (Print View)

Quick customizable bowls featuring shredded rotisserie chicken over brown rice with fresh vegetables and creamy sauces.

# Components:

→ Grains

01 - 2 cups cooked brown rice

→ Protein

02 - 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken, skin removed

→ Vegetables

03 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
04 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
05 - 1 cup steamed broccoli florets
06 - 1 avocado, sliced
07 - 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced

→ Sauce

08 - 1/4 cup tzatziki sauce, or hummus, or sriracha mayo, or green goddess dressing

→ Garnishes

09 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
10 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
11 - Lemon wedges

# Directions:

01 - Cook grains according to package instructions if not already prepared, or use pre-cooked brown rice for convenience.
02 - Distribute cooked grains evenly across the bottom of four serving bowls, creating a sturdy foundation.
03 - Place generous portions of shredded rotisserie chicken atop the grains in each bowl.
04 - Artfully distribute cherry tomatoes, cucumber, steamed broccoli florets, avocado slices, and red onion around the chicken in visually appealing arrangements.
05 - Drizzle selected sauce over the assembled bowl or serve on the side to allow individual customization preferences.
06 - Top each bowl with fresh herbs, toasted sesame seeds, and position lemon wedges on the rim for finishing touches.
07 - Present bowls immediately while components are at optimal temperature and texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You can have a vibrant, protein-packed meal on the table in under half an hour with almost no actual cooking.
  • Every bowl can be different depending on what vegetables you have or what sauce you are craving that day.
  • Rotisserie chicken does all the heavy lifting, so you get juicy, flavorful protein without roasting or seasoning anything yourself.
  • It feels like eating out but costs a fraction and you control exactly what goes in.
02 -
  • Do not skip removing the chicken skin, it gets rubbery and greasy when shredded and mixed into a bowl.
  • If your avocado is not quite ripe, leave it out rather than forcing rock-hard slices into the bowl.
  • Steamed broccoli should be bright green and just tender, if it turns olive-drab you have gone too far.
  • Always taste your rotisserie chicken before adding extra salt, some store-bought birds are heavily seasoned.
03 -
  • Use a rotisserie chicken that is still warm from the store if possible, the meat shreds more easily and tastes better.
  • Prep all your vegetables in advance and store them in separate containers so you can assemble bowls in under five minutes all week.
  • If you are meal prepping, keep the sauce separate until serving so the grains do not get soggy.
  • A squeeze of fresh lemon right before eating makes everything taste brighter and more restaurant-quality.
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