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Crispy chicken tikka bowls with quinoa, cucumber, slaw, pickled onions, and mint sauce

Crispy Chicken Tikka Bowls with Mint Sauce and Quinoa

Crispy chicken tikka bowls combine crunchy breaded chicken, hearty quinoa, fresh toppings, and creamy mint sauce for a flavorful meal with bold texture contrast. They are a great choice for an easy weeknight bowl that feels satisfying and complete.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Bowl
Cuisine: Indian-Inspired
Calories: 574
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 pieces of crispy breaded chicken
  • 1/2 cup tikka masala sauce
Bowls
  • 3 cups cooked quinoa
  • 1 cucumber, sliced or diced
  • pickled red onion
  • 2 cups shredded coleslaw
  • 3 tablespoons mayo
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
Mint Sauce
  • 1/4 cup mint leaves
  • 1/4 cup cilantro leaves
  • 1/2 cup mayo or plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • juice of a lime
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 hunk of jalapeño
  • water to thin the sauce as needed

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Prepare the chicken according to the package directions. Brush the cooked chicken with tikka masala sauce and place it back in the oven for an additional 5 minutes.
Preparation
  1. While the chicken cooks, prepare the remaining bowl components by mixing the slaw, slicing the cucumber, and arranging the toppings.
  2. Blend or pulse the mint sauce ingredients in a food processor until the mixture reaches a smooth, pourable texture.
Assembly
  1. Build the bowls with quinoa, slaw, cucumber, pickled red onion, and the mint sauce added over the top before serving.

Notes

Keep the mint sauce separate until serving to help maintain the crispy texture of the chicken.