🍗🍚 Garlic Chicken Rice Bowl
🎯 Difficulty: Easy
⏱️ Time: 25–30 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 2
🔥 Estimated Calories: ~350–400 kcal per serving
🧂 Ingredients
- Chicken breast (boneless, skinless): 2 pieces (~300g, ~330 kcal)
- Cooked rice (brown or white): 1 cup (~150g, ~200 kcal)
- Garlic (minced): 4 cloves (~15 kcal)
- Olive oil: 1 tbsp (~40 kcal)
- Soy sauce (low-sodium): 2 tbsp (~20 kcal)
- Lemon juice: 1 tbsp (~5 kcal)
- Fresh parsley (chopped, optional): 1 tbsp (~1 kcal)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1/2 tsp chili flakes for a spicy kick
👨🍳 Step-by-step Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Chicken
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and 1 tablespoon of soy sauce.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5–7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside to rest for a few minutes before slicing.
Step 2: Cook the Garlic
- In the same pan, add the minced garlic (and chili flakes if using).
- Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Step 3: Combine the Ingredients
- Add the cooked rice to the pan with the garlic, stirring to coat the rice in the garlic and oil.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of soy sauce and lemon juice, mixing well.
- Heat through for 2–3 minutes.
Step 4: Assemble the Bowl
- Slice the cooked chicken into thin strips.
- Serve the garlic rice in bowls, top with sliced chicken, and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
Step 5: Serve
- Serve the bowl warm. You can enjoy it on its own or with a side of vegetables like steamed broccoli or roasted carrots.
💡 Tips
- For added flavor, you can marinate the chicken in soy sauce, garlic, and lemon juice for 30 minutes before cooking.
- For a healthier option, use brown rice or cauliflower rice instead of white rice.
- Add a handful of sautéed vegetables like bell peppers, spinach, or zucchini to make the dish more colorful and nutrient-dense.
- If you like it spicy, add more chili flakes or a dash of sriracha on top.
