Description
Experience a burst of flavor with this Chicken Poke Bowl, where tender chicken meets vibrant vegetables and hearty grains. Perfect for summer picnics or cozy dinners, this dish is as visually appealing as it is delicious. Customize it to suit your taste while enjoying a wholesome meal that feels indulgent yet guilt-free.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup brown rice
- 1 cucumber, julienned
- 2 medium carrots, shredded
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds (toasted)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sriracha sauce (optional)
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey or agave syrup
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, and rice vinegar. Add chicken breasts and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Rinse brown rice under cold water until clear. Boil according to package instructions until fluffy.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and cook marinated chicken for 6-8 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- While the chicken cooks, julienne cucumber and shred carrots. Dice avocado just before serving.
- Layer cooked rice at the bottom of serving bowls and top with sliced chicken, cucumber, carrots, green onions, and avocado.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds on top and drizzle with sriracha sauce if desired. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 68g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For richer flavor, marinate the chicken overnight. Swap out chicken for tofu or shrimp for a different twist. Use day-old rice for better texture.