Chicken and Rice Bowl with Sesame Dressing and Broccoli
A wholesome chicken and rice bowl layered with tender chicken, roasted broccoli, nutty brown rice, and a rich roasted sesame dressing.
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 1069kcal
Ingredients
For the Brown Rice
- 1 ½ cups Brown Rice
- 3 cups Water
For the Chicken
- 2 large Chicken Breasts sliced
- 1 ½ Tablespoons Cornstarch
- 1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce
- 2 teaspoons Baking Soda
- ½ teaspoon Pepper
- 2 Tablespoons Avocado Oil
For the Roasted Broccoli
- 650 grams Broccoli Florets
- 2 Tablespoons Avocado Oil
- Salt & Pepper to taste
For the Sesame Dressing
- ¾ cup Kewpie Mayonnaise
- 2 Tablespoons Toasted Sesame Seeds
- 2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
- 2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup
- 1 Tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
- 2 teaspoon Tahini
- 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
More Toppings
- 1 large Cucumber diced
- ¾ cup Goat Cheese crumbled
- 3 Green Onions diced (optional for topping)
- Toasted Sesame Seeds (optional for topping)
Instructions
Cook the Brown Rice
- Add the brown rice and water to a pot, cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until all of the water is absorbed and the rice is tender. Let it sit covered until ready to serve. 👉 See full brown rice guide for detailed instructions
Cook the Chicken
- Toss the sliced chicken with the cornstarch, soy sauce, baking soda and pepper. Let marinate for 10-15 minutes and then cook in a hot pan with avocado oil until fully cooked and tender. 👉 See full velveting chicken tutorial
Roast the Broccoli
- Toss the broccoli with oil, salt and pepper. Spread onto a baking sheet and roast at 425°F for 7-10 minutes until tender and lightly charred. 👉 See full roasted broccoli recipe
Make the Sesame Dressing
- Whisk together all of the ingredients for the sesame dressing until smooth and pourable. 👉 See full sesame dressing recipe
Assemble the Rice Bowls
- Divide the rice evenly between bowls. Top with roasted broccoli, diced cucumber, cooked chicken, and goat cheese. Drizzle generously with roasted sesame dressing. Garnish with the optional green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
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Notes
- Brown Rice: Easily substitute for white rice, quinoa or pasta.
- Chicken: Any style of chicken can be used, like roasted chicken, rotisserie or baked. Other proteins like steak, salmon, or shrimp are also good options.
- Veggies: Use what you have on hand, fresh or roasted veggies work wonderfully.
- Sauce: The roasted sesame sauce is the star of this dish. But if you'd like other options, honey garlic sauce, teriyaki sauce, or buffalo sauce will work perfectly.
- Goat Cheese: Feta is another option that works well in this recipe.
- Add Spice: To make these chicken bowls spicy, top with crispy chili oil, sriracha or hot sauce.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container with the fresh veggies, sauce and cheese on the side. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in a frying pan or microwave and add the fresh veggies, sauce, and cheese right before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 1069kcal | Carbohydrates: 79g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 64g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 24g | Monounsaturated Fat: 22g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 2217mg | Potassium: 1346mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1655IU | Vitamin C: 150mg | Calcium: 247mg | Iron: 5mg
