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Chicken and Veggie Rice Bowl with a Secret Sauce!

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550
A flavorful and healthy rice bowl featuring tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a delicious homemade sauce.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch cubes)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Vegetables

  • 3 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 medium carrots (peeled and thinly sliced)

Carrots

  • 4 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
  • 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)

Instructions 

  • Cook rice according to package instructions.
  • Whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger to make the sauce. Set aside.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet, season chicken with garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then cook for 5-7 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  • Add remaining olive oil, stir-fry broccoli and carrots for 4-5 minutes until tender-crisp, then return chicken to skillet. Pour sauce over and stir to coat. Simmer 1-2 minutes.
  • Serve the mixture over warm rice, garnished with sesame seeds or green onions if desired.

Notes

For extra flavor, garnish with sliced green onions or sesame seeds.
Calories: 550kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Keyword: Chicken, Rice, Vegetables