Description
Spicy Chicken Rice Bowls with Chili Garlic Sauce are a flavorful and satisfying Asian-inspired dish that combines tender chicken pieces in a spicy, savory sauce with steamed broccoli, shredded carrots, and jasmine rice. Topped with green onions and sesame seeds, these bowls are a delicious and easy-to-make meal for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for cooking)
For the Bowls:
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 1 cup steamed broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds (optional)
For the Chili Garlic Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a medium bowl, toss the chicken pieces with soy sauce, sesame oil, and cornstarch until well coated. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
- Prepare the Chili Garlic Sauce: Whisk together the chili garlic sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and sesame oil in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
- Add the Sauce: Pour the chili garlic sauce mixture over the cooked chicken. Stir to coat the chicken, simmering for 1 to 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide cooked jasmine rice among four bowls. Top with spicy chicken, steamed broccoli, shredded carrots, and green onions. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- Adjust the chili garlic sauce to your preferred spice level.
- You can substitute chicken thighs with chicken breast or tofu for a vegetarian option.
- Enhance with sliced cucumbers or avocado for added freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
