Grain Bowls With Chicken, Spiced Chickpeas, And Avocado Recipe

Name: Grain Bowls With Chicken, Spiced Chickpeas, And Avocado
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 (15.5-ounce) can chickpeas, drained, rinsed, patted dry; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 1/2 cups parsley leaves; 3/4 cup mint leaves; 1 1/4 cups extra-virgin olive oil; 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon honey; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 4 cups cooked quinoa, farro, barley, or brown rice; 4 cups shredded cooked chicken (from 1 [2 1/2-pound] rotisserie chicken); 2 mini seedless cucumbers, halved, sliced; 2 avocados, halved, pitted, sliced; 4 cups watercress or baby arugula; 1/2 cup; 4 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 (15.5-ounce) can chickpeas, drained, rinsed, patted dry
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 cups parsley leaves
3/4 cup mint leaves
1 1/4 cups extra-virgin olive oil
6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
4 cups cooked quinoa, farro, barley, or brown rice
4 cups shredded cooked chicken (from 1 [2 1/2-pound] rotisserie chicken)
2 mini seedless cucumbers, halved, sliced
2 avocados, halved, pitted, sliced
4 cups watercress or baby arugula
1/2 cup
4 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds

1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium. Cook chickpeas, cumin, and cayenne, shaking to coat, until heated through. Increase heat to medium-high and cook, shaking occasionally, until chickpeas are golden brown and crisp, about 10 minutes. Transfer to paper towels and season immediately with salt.
2
Meanwhile, pulse parsley and mint in a food processor until finely chopped. Add oil, lemon juice, honey, and salt and pulse to combine.
3
Toss quinoa with 1/2 cup dressing in a large bowl. Divide among serving bowls. Toss chicken with 1/4 cup dressing in same large bowl. Arrange chicken, cucumbers, avocados, and watercress over quinoa. Top with chickpeas, pickled onions, and sesame seeds. Serve remaining dressing on side for drizzling.

1870

kcal

Calories

Fat

165

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1 (15.5-ounce) can chickpeas, drained, rinsed, patted dry, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and more.

Yes, Grain Bowls With Chicken, Spiced Chickpeas, And Avocado falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Grain Bowls With Chicken, Spiced Chickpeas, And Avocado

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