Flavor Bowl Recipe
Clean, bold, and built to fill you up. Your choice of protein with fresh toppings and real flavor. Comes with 2 sides + drink.
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Ingredients
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Base (per 1 bowl)
Protein (choose one; recipe shows guidance for chicken — adjust quantity & cooking for other proteins)
Fresh Toppings
Sauce & Dressing
Sides & Finish
Method
Base (per 1 bowl)
- 1
If you don't have cooked rice, cook 1/2 cup dry long-grain brown rice according to package directions to yield ~1 cup cooked (about 35–40 minutes). Fluff and keep warm. Place 1 cup cooked brown rice in the bowl and top with 1 cup packed chopped baby spinach so the spinach wilts slightly from the warm rice.
Protein (chicken)
- 2
Prep
Pat the 6 oz chicken breast dry and trim any fat. If thick, butterfly or pound to even thickness ~3/4 inch so it cooks evenly.
- 3
Season
In a small bowl mix 1 tbs olive oil, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp kosher salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Rub the mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken.
- 4
Cook
Heat a nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken and cook 4–5 minutes per side (depending on thickness) until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the exterior is nicely browned. Let rest 3–4 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
Fresh Toppings
- 5
While the chicken rests, prepare toppings: halve cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, thinly slice scallions, chop cilantro, shred red cabbage, and slice 1/2 an avocado. Arrange these attractively on top of the rice and spinach base in separate sections so flavors stay distinct.
Sauce & Dressing
- 6
Whisk together 3 tbs plain Greek yogurt, 1 tsp fresh lime juice, 1/2 tsp honey, 1/2 tsp sriracha (optional), 1 tsp olive oil, 1/8 tsp salt and a pinch (1/16 tsp) black pepper until smooth. Taste and adjust for sweetness, acidity or heat. Spoon 2–3 tbs of dressing over the bowl, and serve extra on the side.
Sides & Finish
- 7
Top the bowl with sliced chicken. Sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted pumpkin seeds and 2 tbsp quick-pickled red onion over the bowl. Add 1/2 avocado slices. Finish with chopped cilantro and a lemon wedge on the side. Offer two simple sides (examples): a small side of roasted sweet potato cubes (not included in this single-bowl ingredient list) and a small cup of fresh fruit, plus a cold beverage.