Copycat Panera Bread Baja Bowl Recipe with Chicken

This copycat Panera Bread Baja Bowl recipe is packed with good-for-you, wholesome ingredients and is so easy to make.

Ingredients:

For The Grains: – Brown rice – Quinoa – Water

Prepare Grains & Dressing

In a small pot or saucepan, combine the brown rice and 2 ¼ cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 25 minutes.

After 25 minutes, add quinoa, stir to combine with the brown rice, cover, and continue to cook on low-medium heat for 15 minutes or until cooked and can be fluffed with a fork.

Keep the lid on, remove from heat and allow it to sit for 5-10 minutes. In a blender or food processor, combine the lime juice, honey, garlic, cilantro, salt, pepper, pepper flakes and olive oil.

Blend until combined and smooth (some pieces of cilantro may remain). Drizzle rice with 2 tablespoons of the cilantro lime dressing and toss.

Cook Chicken

While the rice and quinoa are cooking, pound the chicken breasts until they are even thickness. Brush with some olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

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