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Sesame Ginger Chicken and Rice Bowls

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  • Author: Yusra
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Description

These Sesame Ginger Chicken and Rice Bowls are a fast, vibrant, and customizable meal featuring tender shredded chicken in a savory sesame-ginger sauce, served over jasmine rice with fresh, crunchy toppings.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 clove garlic, grated
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, minced
  • 2 rotisserie chicken breasts, shredded
  • 1/4 cup water chestnuts, drained and diced
  • 2 tablespoons scallions, thinly sliced
  • Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
  • Cooked white jasmine rice, for serving
  • Shredded carrots, for serving
  • Sliced Persian cucumbers, for serving
  • Chopped salted peanuts, for serving
  • Fresh cilantro, for serving
  • Diced avocado, for serving
  • Thinly sliced nori, for serving

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, soy sauce, ginger, toasted sesame oil, sugar, and grated garlic until well combined.
  2. Heat the avocado oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the minced red bell pepper and sauté until tender.
  4. Add the shredded chicken and toss to warm through.
  5. Pour in the sesame-ginger sauce mixture. Cook for about 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
  6. Stir in the diced water chestnuts, scallions, and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook an additional 2 minutes.
  7. Serve the chicken mixture over cooked jasmine rice and add your desired toppings such as carrots, cucumbers, peanuts, cilantro, avocado, and nori.

Notes

  • Use brown rice or quinoa for a whole-grain base.
  • Swap chicken for tofu or chickpeas for a vegetarian version.
  • Make it gluten-free by using tamari or coconut aminos.
  • Store sauce and toppings separately for best meal prep results.
  • Use chopped celery instead of water chestnuts if desired.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl (with rice and toppings)
  • Calories: 480
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 720mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 17g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg

Find it online: https://yusrarecipe.com/sesame-ginger-chicken-and-rice-bowls/