Delicata Squash Chicken Bowl Recipe
White rice, free range chicken breast, roasted delicata squash, chili maple brussel sprouts, sliced red onion, carrot shave, and toasted spiced pumpkin seeds.
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Ingredients
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Method
Cooking the Rice
- 1
Rinse Rice
Rinse the white rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- 2
Cook Rice
In a medium pot, combine 1 cup of rinsed white rice with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil.
- 3
Simmer Rice
Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 18 minutes or until the water is absorbed.
- 4
Fluff Rice
Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
Preparing the Chicken
- 5
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 6
Season Chicken
Season the chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and cumin.
- 7
Bake Chicken
Place the seasoned chicken breasts on a baking tray and bake for 25-30 minutes or until fully cooked.
Roasting the Vegetables
- 8
Prepare Squash
Slice the delicata squash into rings, remove seeds, and toss with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
- 9
Prepare Brussels Sprouts
Trim and halve the Brussels sprouts, then toss with olive oil, chili powder, maple syrup, salt, and black pepper.
- 10
Arrange Vegetables
Spread the delicata squash and Brussels sprouts on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- 11
Roast Vegetables
Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and caramelized.
Finishing Touches
- 12
- 13
Toast Pumpkin Seeds
In a dry skillet, toast the pumpkin seeds over medium heat until they are golden and fragrant.
Assembling the Bowl
- 14
Assemble Bowl
In a serving bowl, layer the cooked rice, sliced chicken, roasted delicata squash, chili maple Brussels sprouts, sliced red onion, and carrot shavings.
- 15
Garnish
Top with toasted pumpkin seeds for added crunch.