🌰🧄 Rich, earthy, and absolutely satisfying, this Roasted Chestnut & Garlic Chicken Rice Bowl is a cozy meal with layers of flavor. Juicy, garlic-roasted chicken pairs perfectly with jasmine rice mixed with tender Brussels sprouts and sweet roasted chestnuts, all topped with a creamy chestnut-infused miso sauce. A warm, wholesome bowl that feels like a holiday dinner in every bite. 🎄✨
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🧾 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
🍗 Garlic-Herb Chicken
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Juice of ½ lemon 🍋
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🌾 Rice & Veggie Base
• 1½ cups cooked jasmine rice
• 1 cup Brussels sprouts, halved
• 1 cup roasted chestnuts, roughly chopped
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt & pepper to taste
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🥣 Chestnut-Infused Miso Sauce
• ¼ cup chestnut purée (store-bought or homemade)
• 1 tbsp white miso paste
• 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tsp lemon juice 🍋
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• Water to thin (as needed)
• Salt & pepper to taste
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🔥 Instructions
1. Marinate & Cook the Chicken
• Mix olive oil, garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, pepper, and lemon juice in a small bowl.
• Coat chicken and let marinate for 15–30 minutes.
• Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
• Let rest, then slice into strips.
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2. Roast the Brussels Sprouts
• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Toss Brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
• Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway, until tender and caramelized.
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3. Prepare the Rice Base
• Toss cooked jasmine rice with roasted Brussels sprouts and chopped chestnuts.
• Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
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4. Make the Chestnut-Miso Sauce
• In a bowl, whisk together chestnut purée, miso paste, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, soy sauce, and water.
• Stir until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning as needed.
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5. Assemble the Bowl
• Add a base of the rice and veggie mix.
• Top with slices of garlic-herb chicken.
• Drizzle with chestnut-infused miso sauce.
• Garnish with a sprinkle of chopped chestnuts or fresh herbs, if desired.
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✨ Comforting, festive, and packed with warm, nutty flavors—this bowl is perfect for cozy nights.