🌶️🥦 Craving sweet-heat bliss in a bowl? Meet the Honey-Gochujang Chicken & Broccoli Rice Bowl! 🍚✨ Juicy chicken glazed in a sticky honey-gochujang sauce, wholesome brown jasmine rice studded with broccoli, creamy avocado slices, and a tangy kimchi crema made with Greek yogurt. Flavor-packed and oh-so-satisfying! 🤤
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Ingredients (Serves 4 | ~480 cal per serving)
Honey-Gochujang Chicken
• 1 lb chicken thighs or breasts, sliced
• 2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium if preferred)
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt & pepper, to taste
Broccoli Rice
• 1½ cups brown jasmine rice (uncooked)
• 3 cups water or broth
• 2 cups broccoli florets, chopped (lightly steamed or sautéed)
• Salt, to taste
Toppings
• 1 ripe avocado, sliced 🥑
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Kimchi Crema (Greek yogurt-based)
• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
• ¼ cup finely chopped kimchi (plus 1 tbsp kimchi juice, if available)
• 1 tsp honey or sugar (optional for sweetness)
• Pinch of salt
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Instructions
1. Marinate & Grill Chicken
• In a bowl, whisk together gochujang, honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
• Add sliced chicken, coating thoroughly. Marinate for at least 15 mins (up to overnight for extra flavor).
• Grill or sauté the chicken over medium-high heat, about 4–5 mins per side, or until cooked through and caramelized.
2. Cook Broccoli Rice
• Rinse brown jasmine rice. In a pot, combine rice with water or broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 30–35 mins (or per package directions) until tender.
• Lightly steam or sauté chopped broccoli florets until just tender.
• Fluff cooked rice and fold in broccoli. Season lightly with salt.
3. Make Kimchi Crema
• In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, chopped kimchi, (kimchi juice if available), and a pinch of salt.
• Add a touch of honey or sugar if you prefer a sweeter edge. Stir until smooth and creamy.
4. Assemble the Bowl
• Scoop broccoli rice into bowls.
• Top with honey-gochujang chicken slices.
• Add avocado slices, sprinkle sesame seeds, and drizzle generously with kimchi crema.
5. Serve & Enjoy
• Garnish with extra green onions or cilantro if desired.
• Devour immediately for the best texture and flavor!
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Sweet, spicy, and totally crave-worthy—this bowl is the perfect fusion of nutritious ingredients and addictive Korean-inspired flavors. 🍯🔥