Description
A delicious and healthy recipe for Sesame Ginger Chicken Bowls that combines tender chicken with a flavorful sesame ginger sauce, served over rice and topped with fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together sesame oil, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and honey to create the marinade.
- Add the diced chicken to the marinade and let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the marinated chicken until fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes.
- In the same skillet, add broccoli and carrots, cooking until tender.
- Serve the chicken and vegetables over cooked rice.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the marinade.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to substitute the vegetables with your favorites.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Sesame Ginger Chicken, Chicken Bowls, Healthy Dinner, Asian Cuisine