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Nutritious Buddha Bowl

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PREP TIME
10 min
COOKING TIME
50 min
TOTAL TIME
60 min
SERVINGS
4 servings
Nutritious Buddha Bowl
Ingredients
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 cups quinoa
  • 1 large sweet potato, diced
  • 1 large red onion, diced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil, divided
  • kosher salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced, divided
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
1
Begin by heating chicken broth and quinoa in a saucepan over high heat. Once boiling, lower the temperature to medium-low and cover the pan, allowing it to simmer for 15-20 minutes or until both are tender and fully absorbed.
2
Next, preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the sweet potato and red onion mixture evenly across it. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the top, then sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Gently toss everything together until well-coated.
3
Then, place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and let it cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender.
4
In a skillet over medium heat, warm 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add 2 cloves of minced garlic and grated ginger to the pan, stirring constantly until fragrant - about 1 minute. Add diced chicken to the skillet and cook for 6 minutes per side, or until it reaches an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Use a meat thermometer to ensure accuracy.
5
Once the chicken is cooked, cut it into 1-inch pieces and set aside.
6
Meanwhile, combine 1 minced garlic clove, lime juice, peanut butter, soy sauce, and honey in a bowl. Whisk until smooth, then stir in 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sesame oil.
7
Finally, divide cooked quinoa among bowls. Top each bowl with chicken pieces, a spoonful of the sweet potato mixture, some fresh spinach leaves, and sliced avocado. Sprinkle chopped cilantro and sesame seeds over the top of each bowl, finishing it off with a drizzle of the peanut butter dressing.