Easy Weeknight Chicken Rice Bowl

A chicken rice bowl is one of the easiest ways to turn simple ingredients into a balanced dinner. This version uses tender chicken, warm rice, crisp vegetables, and a quick savory sauce that tastes fresh without asking much from your evening.

Recipe Snapshot

• Prep time: 15 minutes
• Cook time: 20 minutes
• Serves: 4
• Best for: quick dinners, meal prep, family bowls

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked rice
• 1 pound boneless chicken thighs or chicken breast, sliced
• 1 tablespoon neutral oil
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon grated garlic
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 1 cucumber, sliced
• 2 scallions, thinly sliced

Method

1. Whisk soy sauce, honey, vinegar, and garlic in a small bowl.
2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and fully cooked, about 6 to 8 minutes.
3. Pour in the sauce and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes, turning the chicken until glossy.
4. Divide rice among bowls. Add chicken, carrots, cucumber, and scallions.
5. Spoon any remaining pan sauce over the bowls before serving.

Kitchen Notes

For meal prep, keep the cucumber separate until serving so it stays crisp. The bowl also works well with leftover roasted vegetables, steamed broccoli, or a fried egg on top.

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