Description
This Chicken and Berry Grain Bowl is a colorful, nutrient-packed meal featuring tender grilled chicken, hearty grains, and a medley of fresh berries. Tossed with baby greens, fragrant herbs, and a zesty lemon-honey dressing, this bowl brings together a balance of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors for a light yet satisfying lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 2 skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Grains:
- 150 g mixed grains (quinoa, brown rice, or barley)
For the Dressing:
- 1 lemon, zest and juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Bowl:
- 2 handfuls fresh spinach or baby greens
- 100 g fresh berries (blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries)
- 2 tablespoons mixed seeds (pumpkin, sunflower, or sesame)
- 1 small bunch fresh mint, chopped
- 1 small bunch fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the grains: Prepare the mixed grains according to the package instructions. Once cooked, fluff with a fork and allow to cool slightly while you prepare the other ingredients.
- Grill the chicken: Heat a griddle or frying pan over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil. Cook for 4–5 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the juices run clear. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, and remaining olive oil until well emulsified.
- Assemble the grains and greens: In a large bowl, toss the cooked grains with the spinach or baby greens, chopped mint, chopped basil, and half of the prepared dressing. Mix well to combine.
- Build the grain bowls: Divide the dressed grain and greens mixture between serving bowls. Top each bowl with sliced chicken breast, a generous handful of fresh berries, and a sprinkle of mixed seeds.
- Finish and serve: Drizzle the remaining dressing over the bowls. Serve immediately and enjoy while fresh.
Notes
- Substitute your favorite grains or use a pre-cooked mix for convenience.
- You can swap in rotisserie chicken for a quicker meal.
- Mix up the berry variety according to seasonality and taste.
- Vegan option: replace chicken with grilled tofu or chickpeas.
- For added crunch, toast the seeds lightly before topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main-course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Modern European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (half recipe)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 340 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 68 mg