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Chicken Buddha Bowl with Spicy Mango Sauce

Juicy Chicken Buddha Bowl with Spicy Mango Sauce Delight

This Chicken Buddha Bowl with Spicy Mango Sauce is a colorful and nutritious meal that combines tender chicken, vibrant veggies, and a zesty sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Gluten-Free
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Breast
For the Spicy Mango Sauce
  • 1 cup Ripe Mango Peel and dice
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Fresh is best
  • 1 teaspoon Red Chili Flakes Adjust to heat preference
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Can substitute with avocado oil
For the Bowl Base
  • 1 cup Quinoa Can substitute with brown rice or farro
  • 2 cups Mixed Greens Spinach, arugula, or kale works
For the Fresh Toppings
  • 1 cup Cucumber Sliced
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved
  • 1 medium Avocado Diced
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Herbs (Cilantro/Mint) Chopped for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds/Crushed Peanuts Optional for crunch

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Grill or Pan
  • measuring cups
  • cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Prepare Spicy Mango Sauce by blending diced mango, lime juice, red chili flakes, salt, and olive oil until smooth.
  2. Cook Chicken by seasoning it and grilling for 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
  3. Cook Quinoa as per package instructions until fluffy, typically around 15 minutes.
  4. Prep Vegetables by washing and chopping mixed greens, slicing cucumber, and halving cherry tomatoes.
  5. Assemble Bowl starting with a base of cooked grain, layered with greens, chicken, avocado, cucumber, and tomatoes.
  6. Garnish with spicy mango sauce, fresh herbs, and optional sesame seeds or crushed peanuts before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 15mg

Notes

For meal prep, store each component separately and combine before serving for freshness.

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