Description
Chicken rice bowls are a comforting, flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, fluffy rice, and vibrant vegetables, all drizzled with a tangy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or leisurely weekends, these customizable bowls deliver a delightful balance of savory and sweet flavors. Each bite evokes warmth and nostalgia, making them a favorite for family gatherings or quick meals at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), chopped
- 3 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or jasmine)
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat and add oil.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Cook in the skillet until golden brown on both sides (about 5-7 minutes per side). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté chopped bell peppers and minced garlic for about 3-4 minutes until tender.
- Whisk together soy sauce, grated ginger, and honey in a bowl. Pour into the skillet with veggies and simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- Return chicken to the skillet, mixing until well-coated and heated through.
- Serve over fluffy rice and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg