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Weeknight dinners don’t have to be boring—or complicated. For years, I’ve followed one simple routine: cook a whole chicken, make turmeric rice, and pile it all into bowls with roasted veggies, hummus, and a drizzle of Sriracha. It’s fast, flavorful, and feels like five-star dining at home.

See how to make it in this quick recipe video…

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WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS EASY CHICKEN DINNER

These easy chicken bowls are full of flavor, quick to make, and perfect for meal prep and weeknight dinners.

You can easily swap in rotisserie chicken or use leftover chicken breast to save time throwing it together.

INGREDIENTS

For the chicken

1 whole chicken (use this recipe for roast chicken in the oven, smoke it, or use a pre-cooked rotisserie chicken).

For the rice

1 cup uncooked white rice
1 tbsp diced garlic
3 tbsp butter
1 tsp salt
½ tsp turmeric
2 cups water (or as needed for your rice)

For the broccoli

3 cups broccoli florets
½ tbsp olive oil
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper

For the cucumber salad

3 Persian cucumbers, diced
2 tbsp store-bought vinaigrette (Greek or Italian)

To serve

¼ cup hummus
Sriracha or hot sauce, to taste
Optional: fresh herbs, feta, olives, or pita

POPULAR SUBSTITUTIONS & ADDITIONS

Chicken:

Use rotisserie chicken for an extra shortcut.
Swap with turkey, tofu, or chickpeas for a vegetarian option.

Rice:

Brown rice, jasmine, or cauliflower rice work well.
Quinoa or couscous for a different texture.

Broccoli:

Swap with green beans, asparagus, zucchini, or roasted cauliflower.

Cucumber Salad:

Add cherry tomatoes, radishes, or bell peppers.
Use your favorite bottled dressing if Greek or Italian isn’t available.

To Serve / Flavor Boosters:

Top with toasted nuts or seeds for crunch.
Add feta, olives, fresh herbs, or a squeeze of lemon.
Try tahini, yogurt, or your favorite sauce instead of hummus.

HOW TO MAKE CHICKEN RICE BOWLS WITH TURMERIC RICE AND BROCCOLI

Here’s the step-by-step recipe…

**Step 1 – Cook the chicken:** Roast chicken in the oven, smoke it, or use a pre-cooked rotisserie chicken. Let it rest, then shred or slice into bite-sized pieces.

**Step 2 – Cook the simple turmeric rice:** In a pan, heat garlic with butter, salt, and turmeric on medium for 1-2 minutes without letting garlic burn. Add rice, stir to coat, then add water and stir. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook according to rice instructions (mine usually takes 18 minutes). Stir in 1 tbsp butter at the end for extra richness.

**Step 3 – Roast the broccoli:** Air fry them, or bake in the oven to 375°F. Toss broccoli florets with olive oil, salt and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes (or until they are easy to pierce with a fork), flipping halfway through.

**Step 4 – Make the cucumber salad:** Dice cucumbers and toss in a bowl with vinaigrette.

Step 5 – Assemble the bowls: Divide rice into bowls. Top with shredded chicken, roasted broccoli, and cucumber salad. Dollop with hummus and drizzle Sriracha or your favorite sauce. Mix together for maximum flavor.

De-licious!

Also try these easy butter chicken tacos.

Can’t wait to hear what you think!

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