Description
Asian-Style Chicken Rice Bowls are a delicious and balanced meal featuring juicy marinated chicken, fluffy rice, and crisp vegetables, all drizzled with a savory-sweet soy sesame sauce. Perfect for meal prep or a weeknight dinner, this dish is easy to customize and full of umami flavor. Keyword: Asian-style chicken rice bowls
Ingredients
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- For the Chicken:
- 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, sliced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- For the Bowls:
- 2 cups cooked jasmine or brown rice
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1/2 cup edamame (cooked and shelled)
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Optional: chili flakes or sriracha for heat
Instructions
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- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, garlic, and ginger. Add chicken and marinate for at least 20 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until browned and fully cooked, about 5–7 minutes.
- Divide rice into bowls. Top with cooked chicken, carrots, cucumber, edamame, and green onions.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and add chili flakes or sriracha if desired.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
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- Swap chicken with tofu or tempeh for a vegan option.
- Add avocado or pickled vegetables for extra richness and tang.
- Great for meal prep — keep components separate until ready to serve.
Nutrition
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
