Description
Packed with Asian-inspired flavors, this chicken rice bowl delivers a symphony of textures and tastes. Succulent marinated chicken, fluffy rice, and crisp vegetables combine into a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Grains:
- 1 cup white or brown rice
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) sesame oil
Vegetables:
- 2 cloves fresh garlic
- Fresh bell peppers
- Fresh carrots
- Fresh broccoli
Instructions
- Gather and prepare all ingredients by thoroughly washing and meticulously chopping vegetables into uniform bite-sized pieces while slicing chicken into thin, consistent strips.
- Fill a medium saucepan with water, add rice and a pinch of salt; bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes until rice becomes fluffy and tender.
- Heat a large skillet with oil over medium-high temperature; carefully place seasoned chicken strips into the pan, cooking and stirring occasionally until golden brown and fully cooked through, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Introduce chopped vegetables directly into the same skillet with chicken, tossing and stirring continuously to ensure even cooking and maintaining vibrant colors, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Create a flavor-enhancing sauce by whisking soy sauce and sesame oil together in a small bowl; pour the mixture over the chicken and vegetable combination, gently stirring to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Remove rice from heat and fluff gently with a fork; transfer to serving bowls and generously top with the seasoned chicken and vegetable mixture, adding an extra drizzle of sauce for enhanced flavor if desired.
Notes
- Choose quick-cooking rice varieties like jasmine or basmati for faster preparation and fluffy texture.
- Marinate chicken in soy sauce and garlic beforehand to enhance flavor penetration and tenderness.
- Swap chicken with tofu or tempeh for a vegetarian version, ensuring similar protein-rich alternative.
- Use frozen mixed vegetables as a time-saving hack for consistent vegetable cuts and balanced nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 34
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg