Description
These quick and healthy ground chicken rice bowls are the perfect solution for busy weeknights. Featuring lean ground chicken seared with fragrant ginger, garlic, and a savory soy-sesame glaze, this dish delivers restaurant-quality flavors in under thirty minutes. It is a nutritious, balanced meal that is easy to customize with your favorite fresh vegetables for a sustaining and satisfying dinner the whole family will love.
Ingredients
1 lb ground chicken
2 cups jasmine rice, cooked and cooled
3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp sesame oil
3 stalks green onions, sliced thinly
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the ground chicken and break it apart with a wooden spoon.
Brown the meat for about six minutes until cooked through and slightly crisp.
Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for one minute until fragrant.
Pour the soy sauce and sesame oil over the chicken and toss well to coat.
Divide the cooked jasmine rice into four serving bowls.
Scoop the seasoned chicken mixture over the rice.
Garnish with fresh green onions and serve immediately.
Notes
You can easily swap the ground chicken for ground turkey. Feel free to add extra vegetables like bell peppers or carrots to the skillet for added texture and nutrition. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg