π π―π Warm, cozy, and full of seasonal flair, this Honey Roasted Butternut Squash & Ginger Chicken Bowl is a hearty yet healthy dish. Tender ginger-grilled chicken pairs beautifully with sweet honey-glazed butternut squash, all served on a cauliflower rice base. Topped with a creamy tahini-coconut yogurt sauce, this bowl is a perfect blend of comfort and nourishment. πΏβ¨
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π§Ύ Ingredients (Serves 2β3)
π Ginger Chicken
β’ 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
β’ 1 tbsp grated ginger
β’ 1 clove garlic, minced π§
β’ 2 tbsp soy sauce
β’ 1 tbsp honey
β’ 1 tbsp olive oil
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π Roasted Butternut Squash
β’ 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and diced
β’ 2 tbsp honey π―
β’ 1 tbsp olive oil
β’ Β½ tsp cinnamon
β’ Salt & pepper to taste
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πΎ Cauliflower Rice Base
β’ 3 cups cauliflower rice (store-bought or homemade)
β’ 1 tbsp olive oil
β’ 1 clove garlic, minced
β’ Salt & pepper to taste
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π₯£ Tahini-Coconut Yogurt Sauce
β’ Β½ cup plain coconut yogurt
β’ 2 tbsp tahini
β’ 1 tbsp lemon juice π
β’ 1 tsp grated ginger
β’ Salt & pepper to taste
β’ Water to thin (optional)
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π₯ Instructions
1. Roast the Butternut Squash
β’ Preheat oven to 400Β°F (200Β°C).
β’ Toss diced squash with honey, olive oil, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
β’ Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25β30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and tender.
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2. Marinate & Grill the Chicken
β’ Combine grated ginger, garlic, soy sauce, honey, and olive oil.
β’ Marinate chicken for at least 15 minutes.
β’ Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
β’ Cook chicken for 5β6 minutes on each side, until fully cooked. Let rest, then slice into strips.
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3. Cook the Cauliflower Rice
β’ Heat olive oil in a large skillet.
β’ Add garlic and sautΓ© until fragrant.
β’ Stir in cauliflower rice, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 4β5 minutes until tender.
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4. Make the Tahini-Coconut Sauce
β’ In a small bowl, whisk coconut yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, ginger, salt, and pepper.
β’ Thin with water if needed for a drizzable consistency.
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5. Assemble the Bowl
β’ Divide cauliflower rice among bowls.
β’ Add roasted butternut squash and sliced chicken.
β’ Drizzle generously with tahini-coconut sauce.
β’ Garnish with fresh herbs, sesame seeds, or a squeeze of lemon if desired.
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β¨ Sweet, savory, and loaded with fall flavorsβthis bowl will become your new favorite healthy comfort meal.