Description
Craving a delightful Chicken Rice Bowl that promises comfort and flavor? Hearty chicken, fluffy rice, and zesty seasonings combine for a quick, satisfying meal you’ll want to savor again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (0.5–1 kg)
Grains and Base:
- 1 cup long-grain white rice (or brown rice) (240 milliliters / 8 ounces)
Vegetables:
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets (240 milliliters / 8 ounces)
- 1 carrot, sliced
Sauces and Seasonings:
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce (45 milliliters / 1.5 fluid ounces)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil (15 milliliters / 0.5 fluid ounces)
Instructions
- Prepare long-grain white rice according to package guidelines, ensuring fluffy and separated grains.
- Season chicken breasts with a blend of kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, ensuring even coating.
- Preheat a heavy-bottomed skillet to medium-high heat with a light drizzle of cooking oil.
- Carefully place seasoned chicken breasts into the hot skillet, cooking approximately 6-7 minutes per side until golden exterior develops and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- While chicken cooks, heat a separate pan and add a touch of olive oil to sauté vibrant bell peppers, crisp broccoli florets, and julienned carrots.
- Quickly stir-fry vegetables for 4-5 minutes, maintaining their bright color and slight crunch.
- Whisk together premium soy sauce, aromatic sesame oil, minced fresh garlic, and grated ginger in a small mixing bowl to create a harmonious sauce.
- Transfer cooked rice to serving bowls as the base layer.
- Slice chicken breasts diagonally into tender strips.
- Artfully arrange sliced chicken and sautéed vegetables atop the rice.
- Generously drizzle prepared sauce over each assembled bowl just before serving.
Notes
- Swap chicken for tofu or tempeh to create a vegetarian-friendly version with similar protein content.
- Cut vegetables into uniform bite-sized pieces to ensure even cooking and consistent texture.
- Marinate chicken beforehand in the soy-sesame sauce for deeper flavor penetration and more tender meat.
- Use brown rice instead of white for added nutritional value and a nutty, wholesome taste profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 34
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg