Description
Succulent glazed chicken rice bowl brings Mediterranean flavors dancing across your plate, blending tender protein with crisp vegetables. Fresh ingredients and zesty seasonings create a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 chicken breast
- 1 (6 ounces / 170 grams) chicken breast
Grains:
- 1/2 cup (85 grams / 3 ounces) jasmine rice
Vegetables:
- 1 cup (150 grams / 5.3 ounces) broccoli florets
- 1/2 cucumber
Sauce & Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Garnish:
- 1 green onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Cooking Essentials:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Thoroughly rinse rice under cold water to remove excess starch, ensuring fluffy texture.
- Combine rice with water in a saucepan and cook over medium heat for 15-18 minutes until liquid is completely absorbed and rice is tender.
- Create marinade by whisking together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a mixing bowl.
- Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper, then coat thoroughly with prepared marinade. Let sit for 10 minutes to absorb flavors.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Place marinated chicken in a single layer, cooking 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Simultaneously steam broccoli florets for 3-4 minutes until vibrant green and crisp-tender.
- Slice cucumber into thin, uniform rounds to provide a refreshing crunch.
- Layer cooked rice as a base in serving bowls, creating a foundation for the dish.
- Arrange glazed chicken, steamed broccoli, and cucumber slices attractively over rice.
- Drizzle remaining marinade across the bowl for additional flavor complexity.
- Optionally garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions for visual appeal and texture.
Notes
- Swap regular rice with cauliflower rice for a low-carb version that keeps the dish light and nutritious.
- Marinate chicken for longer (up to 30 minutes) to intensify the flavor and create a deeper glaze that caramelizes beautifully.
- Use tamari instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free alternative that maintains the rich umami taste of the original recipe.
- Quickly pat chicken dry before cooking to ensure a crispy exterior and prevent steaming, which helps achieve that perfect golden-brown glazed finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 10.2 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 22.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18.7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38.5 g
- Fiber: 2.4 g
- Protein: 32.1 g
- Cholesterol: 83 mg