Description

This Mermaid Bowl is proof that vibrant, café-worthy meals are completely doable in your own kitchen. Golden turmeric chicken bites, fluffy rainbow rice, creamy avocado, crunchy purple cabbage, and a dreamy green spirulina aioli come together in a bowl that’s as nourishing as it is fun to eat.

Ingredients

Scale

Golden Turmeric Chicken

1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-size cubes
1 tbsp olive oil (or avocado oil)
1 tsp turmeric
Pinch of black pepper
Salt, to taste

Bowl Base & Toppings

2 cups cooked rice (white, wild, or colored rice)
1 cup shredded purple cabbage
1 ripe avocado, sliced
¼ cup shredded carrots (optional)
Fresh herbs or microgreens, for garnish (optional)

Spirulina Aioli

¼ cup mayo or Greek yogurt
½ tsp spirulina powder
1 tsp lemon juice
Pinch of garlic powder
Salt, to taste

Instructions

1. Prep the Bowl Ingredients

Cook the rice if needed. While it cooks, shred the cabbage, slice the avocado, and prep any additional toppings. A squeeze of lemon over the avocado helps prevent browning.

2. Cook the Golden Chicken

Pat the chicken dry. Toss with olive oil, turmeric, black pepper, and salt.
Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken in a single layer for 3–4 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through. Remove from heat.

3. Make the Spirulina Aioli

In a small bowl, whisk together mayo (or yogurt), spirulina powder, lemon juice, garlic powder, and salt until smooth and evenly colored. Taste and adjust seasoning.

4. Assemble the Mermaid Bowl

Divide rice between two bowls. Arrange cabbage, avocado, carrots, and chicken on top. Drizzle generously with spirulina aioli.

5. Garnish & Serve

Finish with fresh herbs or microgreens. Serve immediately while the chicken is warm.

Notes

Start light with spirulina—you can always add more
Pat chicken dry before seasoning for better color and flavor
Warm rice + cool toppings = best texture contrast
Assemble just before eating for the freshest look and feel