🍚 Easy Asian Chicken Rice Bowl 🍗✨
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
🍗 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, diced
🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
🥄 2 tbsp soy sauce
🍯 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
🥄 1 tbsp sesame oil (or vegetable oil)
🌿 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
🌶️ 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional for spice)
For the Bowl Base:
🍚 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
🥬 1 cup steamed broccoli
🥕 1/2 cup shredded carrots
🥒 1/2 cucumber, sliced
For the Sauce:
🥄 2 tbsp soy sauce
🍯 1 tbsp hoisin sauce or teriyaki sauce
🍋 1 tsp rice vinegar
🌶️ 1/4 tsp chili garlic sauce (optional)
Optional Garnishes:
🌿 Chopped green onions
🥄 Sesame seeds
🍋 Lime wedges
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Chicken:
Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
Stir in garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and honey. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to coat the chicken and caramelize slightly.
2️⃣ Prepare the Sauce:
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin or teriyaki sauce, rice vinegar, and chili garlic sauce. Set aside.
3️⃣ Assemble the Bowl:
Start with a base of cooked rice in each bowl. Add steamed broccoli, shredded carrots, and sliced cucumber.
4️⃣ Top with Chicken:
Spoon the glazed chicken over the rice and veggies.
5️⃣ Drizzle with Sauce:
Drizzle the prepared sauce over the bowl for added flavor.
6️⃣ Garnish and Serve:
Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and a lime wedge. Serve immediately and enjoy!
🌟 This Easy Asian Chicken Rice Bowl is the perfect balance of savory, sweet, and fresh flavors. Quick to prepare and endlessly customizable, it’s a go-to recipe for a delicious meal anytime! 🍚💛