Rotisserie Chicken Bowl (Printable)

A wholesome bowl featuring tender shredded chicken, hearty grains, fresh vegetables, and tasty sauces.

# Required Ingredients:

→ 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 brown rice according to package instructions if not already prepared, or substitute with quinoa, farro, or cauliflower rice for alternative options.
02 - Distribute cooked grains evenly across the bottom of each serving bowl as the foundation.
03 - Top each grain base with a generous portion of shredded rotisserie chicken, distributing evenly.
04 - Artfully position halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, steamed broccoli florets, avocado slices, and red onion around the chicken in the bowl.
05 - Drizzle selected sauce over the assembled bowl, or serve sauces separately on the side to allow individual customization.
06 - Top with chopped fresh cilantro or parsley, sprinkle toasted sesame seeds, and add a lemon wedge for brightness.
07 - Serve immediately while components are at optimal temperature and texture.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • You can throw it together in less time than scrolling through your phone, and it actually tastes intentional.
  • Every bowl is different depending on what you're craving that day—it's like meal prep without feeling like meal prep.
  • The rotisserie chicken does the heavy lifting, so you get restaurant-quality protein without the actual cooking.
02 -
  • Temperature contrast is everything—if your grains are cold and your chicken is cold, the whole thing tastes flat no matter how fresh the vegetables are, so warm that grain base just before serving.
  • Avocado oxidizes faster than you think, so slice it last and squeeze a little lemon juice on it immediately to keep it that gorgeous pale green rather than watching it turn gray within minutes.
03 -
  • Buying your rotisserie chicken warm and shredding it immediately yourself keeps the texture tender and the flavor fresher than pre-shredded versions sitting in the deli case.
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for 30 seconds right before using them—the difference between stale and fragrant is genuinely noticeable and takes almost no effort.
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