Description
A flavorful and healthy grilled chicken rice bowl featuring marinated grilled chicken served over jasmine rice and topped with fresh vegetables and a spicy sriracha mayo drizzle. Perfect for a quick, satisfying meal with an Asian-inspired twist.
Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Bowl Components
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup sliced cucumber
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup sriracha mayo or your favorite sauce
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, honey, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until well combined to create the marinade.
- Marinate Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a zip-top bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Make sure the chicken is fully coated. Refrigerate and marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours to enhance flavor.
- Preheat Grill: Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat, ensuring it’s hot enough to achieve a good sear on the chicken.
- Grill Chicken: Remove chicken from marinade and grill for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Avoid overcooking to keep the chicken juicy.
- Rest and Slice Chicken: Let the grilled chicken rest for 5 minutes to retain juices, then slice thinly for serving.
- Assemble Bowls: Divide cooked jasmine rice evenly between two bowls. Top each bowl with sliced grilled chicken, shredded carrots, sliced cucumber, avocado slices, chopped green onions, and a drizzle of sriracha mayo.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle sesame seeds over each bowl for added crunch and flavor. Serve immediately and enjoy your vibrant, healthy grilled chicken rice bowl.
Notes
- You can substitute brown rice or quinoa for jasmine rice to change the grain base.
- Add pickled red onions or edamame for extra flavor and texture variety.
- To increase spiciness, mix extra sriracha into the mayo or add sliced jalapeños to the bowl.
- For a gluten-free option, use a certified gluten-free soy sauce.
