Description
A simple, hearty, and customizable dish featuring tender chicken, fluffy rice, and vibrant toppings. This chicken rice bowl is perfect for meal prep, busy weeknights, or a healthy lunch. Feel free to adjust the toppings and sauces to suit your taste!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup jasmine or brown rice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Toppings: Avocado, shredded carrots, cucumber, scallions, sesame seeds
Instructions
- Rinse and cook the rice according to package instructions.
- Season the chicken with paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Slice the chicken thinly once cooked.
- Assemble each bowl with rice as the base. Top with sliced chicken, avocado, shredded carrots, cucumber, and scallions. Drizzle with your choice of sauce.
- Garnish with sesame seeds or fresh herbs and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken for 30 minutes before cooking. Feel free to switch up the rice or toppings based on what you have available.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg