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Spicy Chicken Rice Bowls with Chili Garlic Sauce


  • Author: Ben Caldwell
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free

Description

A quick and satisfying meal featuring tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and a spicy chili garlic sauce, perfect for weeknights.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1 lb chicken breast, diced
  • 2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 carrot, julienned
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned and thoroughly cooked.
  3. Incorporate the sliced bell pepper and julienned carrot into the pan, sautéing for about 4-5 minutes until they soften.
  4. Stir in the chili garlic sauce and soy sauce to ensure that all the ingredients are well coated in the spicy mixture.
  5. Serve the chicken and vegetables over the cooked rice, garnishing with chopped green onions for an extra pop of flavor.

Notes

For a plant-based version, substitute chicken with tofu. Customize vegetables based on what’s available.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 55g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg