Chicken Grain Bowl with Pickled Blueberries

Lightly pickled blueberries add incredible depth to this grain bowl. Works with quinoa, farro, or freekeh — a satisfying and nutritious meal.

🍳 Malzemeler

• For pickled blueberries:
• 1 cup fresh blueberries
• ½ cup apple cider vinegar
• ½ cup water
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• For the bowl:
• 2 cups cooked quinoa or farro
• 2 grilled chicken breasts, sliced
• 2 cups fresh spinach or arugula
• ½ avocado, sliced
• ¼ cup walnuts or pumpkin seeds
• Dressing: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, salt and pepper

📄 Yapılış

1. 1

   For the pickled blueberries, bring vinegar, water, sugar, and salt to a boil in a small saucepan. Place blueberries in a sterilized jar and pour hot brine over them. Seal and let sit at least 2 hours (preferably overnight).

2. 2

   Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper for dressing.

3. 3

   Prepare serving bowls: layer grains on the bottom, then add spinach.

4. 4

   Arrange grilled chicken, avocado slices, and drained pickled blueberries on top.

5. 5

   Sprinkle with walnuts or pumpkin seeds and drizzle with dressing. Serve immediately.