Ingredients
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons raw apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 garlic cloves, smashed or minced
- ¼ cup water (plus more as needed)
Bowl
- 1½ cups crispy roasted chickpeas
- 6 cups stemmed, roughly chopped kale
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cups cooked brown rice, warm or room temperature
- 2 cups shredded chicken (store-bought rotisserie or homemade)
- 1 large avocado, diced
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup sunflower seeds
- ¼ cup fresh chives, chopped
Instructions
- Make the dressing: In a blender, combine tahini, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, sea salt, toasted sesame oil, honey, ground ginger, garlic, and ¼ cup water. Blend for about 2 minutes until smooth and creamy. Add additional water 1 tablespoon at a time to reach your preferred consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Prepare the kale: Place the roughly chopped kale in a large bowl. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil and massage the kale gently with your hands for about 2 minutes, until the leaves become tender and slightly wilted.
- Assemble the bowl: Divide the cooked brown rice evenly among 4 bowls. Top each bowl with the massaged kale, crispy roasted chickpeas, shredded chicken, and diced avocado.
- Add the toppings: Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese, sunflower seeds, and chopped fresh chives over each bowl to add flavor and texture.
- Dress and serve: Drizzle the creamy tahini dressing generously over each assembled bowl just before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can prepare the creamy tahini dressing a day ahead and store it refrigerated for convenience.
- For a vegetarian or vegan option, omit the chicken and feta cheese and consider adding more roasted chickpeas or tofu.
- Roasted chickpeas can be homemade or store-bought crispy variety.
- Massage the kale thoroughly to improve its texture and reduce bitterness.
- The dish is versatile and can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
