🎃🍚 A harmonious blend of savory, sweet, and tangy flavors, this Ginger-Miso Chicken & Maple-Roaste...

🎃🍚 A harmonious blend of savory, sweet, and tangy flavors, this Ginger-Miso Chicken & Maple-Roasted Squash Bowl is a delightful dish that celebrates seasonal ingredients with an Asian-inspired twist. Juicy ginger-miso chicken pairs perfectly with nutty brown rice, caramelized maple-roasted squash, and roasted kale, all tied together by a creamy maple-tahini yogurt drizzle. 🌿✨

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🧾 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)

🍗 Ginger-Miso Chicken
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 tbsp miso paste (white or yellow)
• 1 tbsp grated ginger
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp olive oil (for grilling)

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🎃 Maple-Roasted Squash & Kale
• 2 cups diced squash (butternut, acorn, or kabocha)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• 2 cups kale leaves, stems removed and torn into bite-sized pieces
• Salt & pepper to taste

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🍚 Rice Base & Garnish
• 1½ cups cooked brown rice
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds
• 1 green onion, sliced thinly

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🥣 Creamy Maple-Tahini Drizzle
• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp tahini
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Water (to thin, if needed)

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🔥 Instructions

1. Marinate & Grill the Chicken
• In a small bowl, whisk together miso paste, ginger, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and garlic.
• Coat the chicken with the marinade and let sit for at least 15 minutes.
• Heat olive oil in a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
• Cook the chicken for 5–6 minutes per side, or until fully cooked.
• Let rest, then slice into strips.

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2. Roast the Squash & Kale
• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Toss squash cubes with olive oil, maple syrup, soy sauce, salt, and pepper.
• Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway, until caramelized and tender.
• Toss kale with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt, then spread on a separate baking sheet.
• Roast kale for 5–7 minutes, until crisp.

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3. Prepare the Sauce
• In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, tahini, maple syrup, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
• Add water a teaspoon at a time until the sauce reaches a smooth, drizzleable consistency.

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4. Assemble the Bowl
• Start with a base of cooked brown rice.
• Add sliced ginger-miso chicken, roasted squash, and crispy kale.
• Drizzle with creamy maple-tahini yogurt sauce.
• Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onion.

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✨ A nutrient-rich bowl full of bold, seasonal flavors that’s easy to customize and absolutely delicious.

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