Description
Delightful Chicken Rice Bowl brings Korean-inspired flavors dancing across your plate with tender marinated chicken and perfectly seasoned rice. Crisp vegetables and a zesty sauce complete this quick, satisfying meal that promises bold tastes in every delicious bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
Seasonings and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil (or vegetable oil)
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- ¼ cup (60 ml) soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch dissolved in 2 teaspoons water (optional, for thickening)
Rice and Vegetables:
- 2 cups (370 g) cooked jasmine or brown rice
- 2 cups (150 g) steamed broccoli florets
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded carrots
- ¼ cup (30 g) sliced green onions
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Craft a vibrant sauce by blending soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a compact mixing vessel, ensuring thorough integration of flavors.
- Warm a spacious skillet over moderate heat, introducing a delicate oil layer to prevent sticking.
- Carefully place chicken pieces into the skillet, allowing them to transform into a golden-brown canvas with crisp edges, cooking thoroughly for approximately 6-8 minutes while occasionally rotating to ensure uniform heat distribution.
- Transfer the perfectly cooked chicken to a temporary holding plate, maintaining its warmth and succulence.
- Utilize the same skillet’s residual heat and flavor foundations to introduce a medley of vegetables, stirring dynamically to preserve their vibrant colors and crisp texture during a 4-5 minute sautéing ritual.
- Reintroduce the chicken to the vegetable landscape, cascading the previously prepared sauce over the ensemble, gently tossing to create a harmonious coating that embraces each ingredient.
- Select a pristine rice foundation as your serving canvas, artfully arranging the chicken and vegetable mixture atop its welcoming surface.
- Elevate the dish’s visual and flavor profile by sprinkling optional garnishes, transforming the rice bowl into a culinary masterpiece ready to be savored.
Notes
- Swap protein easily by using tofu, shrimp, or beef to create variety and keep meals exciting.
- Reduce sodium content by choosing low-sodium soy sauce or replacing half with vegetable broth for a lighter flavor profile.
- Boost nutrition by adding extra vegetables like bell peppers, broccoli, or edamame to increase fiber and micronutrient intake.
- Meal prep friendly: Cook larger batches of chicken and sauce, then store separately in refrigerator for quick weeknight dinners within 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg