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Nutrition info

AmountPer serving
  • Calories1458
  • Protein50 g
  • Fat96 g
  • Saturated fat17 g
  • Carbohydrates111 g
  • Fibre21 g
  • Sugars23 g
  • Cholesterol163 mg
  • Sodium71 mg
% Daily ValuePer serving
  • Potassium335
  • Calcium6
  • Iron49
  • Vitamin A28
  • Vitamin C53
  • Vitamin B6
  • Vitamin B12
  • Folate
  • Magnesium
  • Zinc
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Chicken and Wheat Berry Buddha Bowl

  • Breast
  • Dinner
  • Salads
  • Asian
Prepping20min
Cooking40min
Restingmin
  • Servings1
Nutrition informationThis recipe contains 50 gr protein

Ingredients

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Chicken part(s)

Step by step

1

In a medium pot add the water, wheat berries and a pinch of salt.  Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 40 minutes, or until the wheat berries become tender and slightly chewy.  Drain the wheat berries with a strainer; set aside to cool.

2

While the berries are simmering, place the chicken breast on a large square of parchment and season well with salt and pepper.  Add the 2 lemon slices and 1 tbsp of water.  Fold the parchment in half to cover the chicken and crimp the edges, to seal the packet.  Place on a baking tray and cook for 40 minutes at 400 degrees.  Transfer the chicken to a cutting board, discard the lemon slices and set aside to cool.

3

In a small pot melt the butter and broIn a small jar, combine the olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, honey and a pinch of salt and pepper.  Cover and shake well to combine; set aside.wn sugar together.  Toss in the pecans and cook on medium heat, stirring constantly, until pecans begin to caramelize (about 4-5 minutes).  Spread the pecans on a piece of parchment to harden.

4

In a small jar, combine the olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, honey and a pinch of salt and pepper.  Cover and shake well to combine; set aside.

5

Once the chicken is cool enough to handle, cut it on the diagonal for bite size pieces and begin assembling your salad.

6

Place the field greens in the bottom of a bowl.  Add the chicken breast pieces to one side.  Add a pile of each of the cranberries, onion pieces and strawberries.  Top with a half cup of cooled wheat berries and 2 tbsp of cooled pecans.  Drizzle with the vinaigrette and serve immediately.

7

Leftover wheat berries and vinaigrette can be stored in the fridge.  Leftover pecans can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature.