Description
This Shredded Chicken & Rice Bowl is a flavorful and satisfying dish, perfect for lunch or dinner. Marinated chicken, a tangy and spicy dressing, fresh vegetables, and steamed rice come together for a wholesome and delicious meal. Great for meal prep too!
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Marinade:
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500g skinless chicken thigh fillets
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Salt & pepper, to taste
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1 tbsp soy sauce
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1 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
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For the Dressing:
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2 tbsp soy sauce
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2 cloves garlic, finely chopped or minced
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1 tbsp fresh chili, finely chopped
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2 tbsp lime juice
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2 tbsp fish sauce
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1 tbsp soy sauce
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1 tbsp brown sugar
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1 tbsp sesame seeds
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For the Salad:
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1 cup fresh coriander, finely chopped
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1/4 cup spring onion, sliced
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1/2 red onion, sliced
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1 tbsp sesame seeds
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To Serve:
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Steamed rice
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Broccolini and cabbage, lightly steamed or sautéed in olive oil
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Instructions
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Prepare the Chicken Marinade:
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In a bowl, combine the chicken marinade ingredients: salt, pepper, soy sauce, and olive oil. Add the chicken and marinate for at least 20 minutes.
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Cook the Chicken:
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Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden and crispy on both sides. Remove from the pan and set aside.
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Make the Dressing:
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In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients: soy sauce, garlic, chili, lime juice, fish sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, and sesame seeds.
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Assemble the Salad:
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In a large bowl, add the salad ingredients: fresh coriander, spring onion, red onion, and sesame seeds. Pour the dressing over and toss to combine.
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Shred the Chicken:
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Shred the cooked chicken and add it to the salad. Toss everything together until evenly coated.
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Serve:
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Serve the shredded chicken and salad over a bed of steamed rice, with broccolini and cabbage on the side.
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Notes
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For extra flavor, try adding some toasted sesame oil to the dressing.
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This dish can be meal-prepped for the week!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg