12/03/2026
This is my amazing recipe honouring
Our kidneys are so important for clearing waste, balancing fluid and electrolytes, activating vitamin D, control controlling blood pressure, and making a hormone that tells our bone marrow to produce red blood cells. Taking care of our kidneys is so important.
Lemon‑Herb Chicken Nourish Bowl
(Serves 1)
Ingredients
Chicken + marinade
1 small chicken breast (120–150 g), trimmed
1 tablespoon extra‑virgin olive oil
½ lemon, juiced
½ teaspoon dried oregano (or Italian mixed herbs)
½ small garlic clove, finely minced (or a pinch of garlic powder)
⅛ teaspoon smoked or sweet paprika
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Bowl ingredients
1 generous handful mixed leafy greens (cos, rocket, baby spinach as tolerated)
¼ cup sliced cucumber
¼ cup sliced capsicum
¼ cup grated carrot
2 tablespoons shredded red cabbage
¼ cup cherry tomatoes, halved (or swap for extra cucumber/capsicum if needed)
¼ cup cooked grain of choice (quinoa, barley, brown rice or white rice, or extra veg instead)
2–3 slices avocado (about ⅛–¼ avocado, adjust for potassium needs)
1 tablespoon unsalted pumpkin seeds or toasted slivered almonds
Dressing
1½ teaspoons extra‑virgin olive oil
1–2 teaspoons lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
¼ teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional, choose low‑sodium)
Freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley or dill (optional)
Method
Marinate chicken
Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic, paprika and pepper in a small bowl.
Add chicken, coat well, cover and marinate 30–60 minutes (or longer in the fridge).
Cook chicken
Grill or pan‑cook over medium heat for about 5–7 minutes per side, or bake at 180°C for 18–20 minutes, until cooked through.
Rest 5 minutes, then slice.
Build the bowl
Place greens in a medium bowl.
Add cucumber, capsicum, carrot, red cabbage and cherry tomatoes.
Add cooked grain (or extra veg), avocado and seeds/nuts.
Dress and serve
Whisk dressing ingredients, drizzle over the bowl.
Top with sliced chicken and finish with extra herbs and pepper.