Grilled chicken, grains, creamy avocado and tangy Caesar dressing combine for a wholesome, flavorful bowl.
# Components:
→ Grains
01 - 1 cup quinoa or brown rice, uncooked
02 - 2 cups water or low-sodium chicken broth
→ Chicken
03 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
04 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
05 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Salad & Toppings
09 - 1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped
10 - 1 large ripe avocado, sliced
11 - 1/2 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
12 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
13 - 1/2 cup croutons
→ Caesar Dressing
14 - 1/3 cup mayonnaise
15 - 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
16 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
17 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
18 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
19 - 2 anchovy fillets, finely chopped
20 - 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
21 - Salt and black pepper to taste
# Directions:
01 - Rinse the quinoa or brown rice thoroughly under cold running water. Combine with water or chicken broth in a saucepan, bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook until grains are tender—approximately 15 minutes for quinoa or 35 minutes for brown rice. Fluff with a fork and set aside to cool slightly.
02 - Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Coat chicken breasts evenly with olive oil, then season with garlic powder, Italian herbs, salt, and ground black pepper. Grill each side for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Rest the chicken for 5 minutes before slicing thinly.
03 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, anchovies, Worcestershire sauce, and a pinch each of salt and pepper until fully emulsified and creamy.
04 - Divide cooked grains evenly among four serving bowls. Top each portion with chopped romaine lettuce, sliced grilled chicken, avocado, cherry tomatoes, shaved Parmesan, and croutons.
05 - Drizzle Caesar dressing over each bowl just before serving. Toss gently to combine ingredients if desired. Serve immediately while fresh.
