Californian · Salads & bowls

Grilled chicken and avocado bowl

Name: Grilled chicken and avocado bowl
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Californian
Ingredients: 1 cup long-grain brown rice, rinsed; 2 cups water; 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided; 1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded 3/4 inch thick; 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided; 2 limes, divided; 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt; 1/2 cup cilantro leaves and tender stems, divided; 1 small garlic clove, finely grated; 4 cups baby greens; 1 English cucumber, diced; 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved; 2 ripe avocados, sliced; 1/3 cup roasted salted pepitas

Lemon-herb chicken, avocado, brown rice, greens, tomatoes, cucumber, and pepitas with a cool cilantro-lime yogurt sauce.

About 1 hrTotal

About 50 minActive

$$Cost

EasyDifficulty

Makes 4 servings

Equipment

Any sound outdoor grill works; a hot cast-iron skillet is the indoor fallback.
Best everyday gas grill
Weber Spirit E-310 Gas Grill · 1500788
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Another workable path: Any sound outdoor grill works; a hot cast-iron skillet is the indoor fallback.
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How we chose
Research-backed · reviewed Aug 2026
We matched the Recipe's direct-heat grilling method, three-burner control, primary cooking area, cast-iron grates, current Weber part 1500788, warranty, ownership burden, and exact Amazon identity. Kwilt has not cooked on this grill.
Weber Spirit E-310 Gas Grill · 1500788: Three independently ignited burners and 360 square inches of primary grate space provide enough controllable direct heat for a family batch of burgers without requiring a larger premium grill. Trade-off: It is a major purchase, requires outdoor space and a separately purchased propane tank, and gas does not provide the same smoke character as charcoal.
Another workable path: Use any safe outdoor grill with enough clean grate area for uncrowded burgers, or cook them in batches on a preheated cast-iron skillet indoors.
Sources
Weber Spirit E-310 specifications
Weber model 1500788 parts registry
Amazon exact product listing

Ingredients

1× recipe · Makes 4 servings

1 cup long-grain brown rice, rinsed
2 cups water
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded 3/4 inch thick
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
2 limes, divided
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 cup cilantro leaves and tender stems, divided
1 small garlic clove, finely grated
4 cups baby greens
1 English cucumber, diced
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
2 ripe avocados, sliced
1/3 cup roasted salted pepitas

Instructions

Combine rice, water, and 1/2 teaspoon salt, bring to a boil, cover, and simmer on low according to the package, usually 25 minutes. Rest covered 10 minutes, then fluff with juice from half a lime.
Season chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt, oregano, garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and juice from half a lime. over medium-high 5 to 7 minutes per side until 165°F. Rest 10 minutes, then slice.
Blend or finely whisk yogurt, half the cilantro, grated garlic, remaining olive oil, juice of one lime, remaining salt, and remaining pepper. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons water until spoonable.
Divide warm rice and baby greens among bowls. Arrange cucumber, tomatoes, avocado, and sliced chicken in sections and spoon cilantro-lime sauce over the chicken and rice.
Finish with remaining cilantro and pepitas. Keep avocado and greens away from piping-hot rice until service, and store sauce and pepitas separately for meal prep.

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About this recipe

California-style grain bowls are a contemporary meal pattern built from whole grain, lean protein, raw produce, avocado, seeds, and a bright cultured dressing rather than one codified historic dish.

California-style grain bowls are less a codified historic dish than a contemporary meal pattern: whole grain, lean protein, abundant raw produce, avocado, seeds, and a bright cultured dressing. This version earns its broad title by staying modular and recognizable. It uses one rice pot and one grill pan, with no hidden roasted-vegetable or pickling project. This Kwilt version follows the reviewed household adaptation: Synthesize the familiar fast-casual California bowl rather than invent a niche signature, use only one cooked grain and protein, and rely on avocado, fresh vegetables, pepitas, and cilantro-lime yogurt for contrast.

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