Description
Savor the delightful combination of tender chicken, fluffy rice, and fresh vegetables in this easy-to-make Chicken Rice Bowl. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this dish is both satisfying and customizable. With its vibrant colors and delicious flavors, it’s a guaranteed hit with the whole family!
Ingredients
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- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup white or brown rice
- 2 cups fresh vegetables (bell peppers, broccoli, snap peas)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Wash and chop vegetables into bite-sized pieces; dice chicken breasts.
- Cook the Rice: In a medium pot, boil water; add rice as per package instructions and simmer until cooked.
- Sauté the Chicken: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned.
- Add Vegetables: Stir in chopped vegetables and minced garlic; cook until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Mix in Sauce: Pour soy sauce and sesame oil over the mixture; stir well for even coating and heat through.
- Serve It Up: Divide rice into bowls and top with the chicken-vegetable mix.
Notes
For added flavor, marinate chicken in soy sauce before cooking.
Feel free to substitute your favorite vegetables or proteins like tofu or shrimp.
To enhance nutrition, use brown rice or quinoa.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (400g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, marinate chicken in soy sauce before cooking.- Substitute your favorite vegetables or proteins like tofu or shrimp.- To enhance nutrition, use brown rice or quinoa.