Chicken, Spinach, Cauliflower Bowl

These chicken protein bowls are always what I fall back on no matter how meal plans are changed up over the weeks, or months, even years. They are dependable in terms of ease of preparation, nutrition and taste.


Those in touch with my blog would have known by now how I usually rely on store-bought rotisserie chicken in protein bowls. Though I am fully aware it is not difficult to cook a whole chicken from scratch, I simply cannot afford the time (and energy) when there are other commitments to juggle with.

Since I use store-bought rotisserie chicken quite frequently, I have to make sure of the quality. So I try to get better quality ones - plain roasted (preferred) or classic roast (more widely available in stores) using just chicken, salt and black pepper. Nothing artificial when it comes to flavorings/seasonings.It is honestly not difficult to put a protein bowl together once you keep in mind the healthy balance of fiber (typically vegetables as the base), protein (meat/seafood or meatless - think beans, tofu), and carbohydrates (high, low or no - your choice). You can go creative on the dressings but for my family, we keep it simple to extra-virgin olive oil, herbs and spices.

Today, we have base of steamed cauliflower with garlic, and blanched spinach topped with classic roast chicken.