California Chicken, Veggie, Avocado and Rice Bowls

INGREDIENTS

1 lb

boneless skinless chicken breast or tenders (cubed if using skewers, leave whole if not)

1/4 cup

olive oil

4 cloves

garlic (minced or grated)

1/2 tsp

onion powder

1/2 tsp

pepper

1/4 tsp

cayenne

1/2 tsp

smoked paprika

1/4 cup

fresh parsley (chopped (may sub 1 tablespoon dried))

1/4 cup

fresh basil (chopped (may sub 1 tablespoon dried))

1 1/2 cups

jasmine or basmati rice

3 cups

water

red pepper (cut into fourths)

inch zucchini (sliced into 1/4 rounds)

1 tbsp

olive oil

salt + pepper

avocados (mashed very well)

juice of 1 lemon

1/2 cup

fresh parsley (chopped)

1 clove

garlic (minced or grated)

salt + pepper (to taste)

1 pint

grape tomatoes (halved)

1/4 cup

walnuts (toasted)

1/2 cup

blue cheese (crumbled (optional))