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Chicken Bowls with Rice

A delicious and nutritious meal featuring tender chicken, fluffy rice, and fresh vegetables, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Marinade
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce low sodium preferred
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp ginger grated
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
Rice and Vegetables
  • 2 cups jasmine rice or any preferred rice
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 cup broccoli florets steamed
  • 1 cup carrots sliced
  • 1 cup bell pepper sliced
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil for drizzling
Toppings
  • 1/4 cup green onions sliced
  • 1/4 cup sesame seeds

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. In a bowl, combine soy sauce, olive oil, honey, garlic, ginger, and black pepper. Add chicken pieces and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
Cook the Rice
  1. In a rice cooker, combine jasmine rice and water. Cook according to the rice cooker's instructions.
Cook the Chicken
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes.
Prepare the Vegetables
  1. In the same skillet, add broccoli, carrots, and bell pepper. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until tender.
Assemble the Bowls
  1. In serving bowls, layer cooked rice, sautéed vegetables, and chicken. Drizzle with sesame oil and top with green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the vegetables based on your preference or seasonal availability.

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