Description

This Ginger Chicken Power Bowls recipe is a vibrant and nutritious meal packed with marinated chicken breast, roasted vegetables, hearty grains, and a zesty lime dressing. Featuring a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors, this dish is ideal for nourishing lunches or dinners, bringing together wholesome ingredients such as fresh ginger, broccoli, sweet potatoes, and avocado for a satisfying and health-conscious bowl.

Ingredients

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Marinade and Chicken

¼ cup honey
¼ cup coconut aminos (or tamari, or low sodium soy sauce)
1 tablespoon avocado oil (or high heat oil)
1 tablespoon ginger paste or freshly grated ginger
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 ½ pounds organic chicken breast

Grains

1 cup uncooked freekeh (or quinoa or rice)

Roasted Vegetables

1 medium head broccoli, chopped
1 large sweet potato, chopped
½ tablespoon avocado oil
½ teaspoon garlic powder
Fine sea salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste

Fresh Vegetables and Greens

1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced
½ medium red onion, diced (about ½ cup)
4 cups packed fresh salad greens (spring mix, romaine, spinach, etc.)

Dressing

½ cup lite canned coconut milk or plain whole milk yogurt (preferably Greek or Skyr)
⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil
2 limes, juiced
2 tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons minced garlic
¼ teaspoon fine sea salt

Toppings

Sliced avocado
Freshly cracked black pepper
Sesame seeds

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375ºF (190ºC) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. This will be used later for roasting the vegetables.
Marinate the Chicken: In a shallow dish, combine honey, coconut aminos, avocado oil, ginger paste, and minced garlic. Place the chicken breasts in the marinade, flipping to coat evenly. Let it marinate for 15-20 minutes, or overnight in the refrigerator for deeper flavor.
Cook the Grains: While the chicken marinates, cook your choice of grains (freekeh, quinoa, or rice) according to the package instructions until tender. Set aside.
Prepare and Roast Vegetables: Chop the broccoli and sweet potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Toss them in avocado oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread on the prepared baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until tender and slightly caramelized. Meanwhile, thinly slice the red bell pepper and dice the red onion; set them aside for assembling later.
Cook the Chicken: After marinating, remove the chicken from the marinade (reserve the marinade) and cook it in a preheated skillet over medium heat for about 4 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches 165ºF (74ºC). Transfer the cooked chicken to a cutting board and let it rest before slicing into chunks.
Cook Down the Marinade: Pour the reserved marinade into the same skillet and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat to kill any bacteria from the raw chicken. Whisk and simmer the marinade for about 1 minute until it thickens into a sticky glaze. Return the sliced chicken to the skillet, toss to coat evenly, then turn off the heat and let it rest.
Make the Dressing: In a blender or food processor, combine the lite canned coconut milk or yogurt, olive oil or avocado oil, lime juice, chopped cilantro, honey, minced garlic, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Assemble the Bowls: In serving bowls, layer fresh salad greens, cooked grains, roasted broccoli and sweet potatoes, sliced red bell pepper, and diced red onion. Top with the honey ginger chicken chunks. Drizzle the creamy lime dressing over each bowl. Garnish with sliced avocado, freshly cracked black pepper, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Serve immediately and enjoy your Power Bowl!

Notes

Marinate the chicken overnight for richer flavor.
You can swap freekeh with quinoa or brown rice based on availability or preference.
Adjust seasoning of roasted vegetables to your taste by increasing or decreasing salt and garlic powder.
The marinade glaze should be cooked thoroughly to ensure safety from raw chicken contamination.
Use Greek yogurt for a tangier, thicker dressing or coconut milk for a dairy-free version.
Leftovers can be stored separately and assembled fresh to maintain texture.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Stovetop
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American Fusion

Keywords: Ginger chicken power bowls, healthy lunch bowl, roasted vegetables, lime dressing, honey ginger chicken, nutritious bowl, freekeh chicken bowl