Dinner
Easy Chicken Rice Bowl
Juicy chicken, fluffy rice and crunchy vegetables with a simple savory sauce — 38g protein.
By Rasel Hossain
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 30 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520 kcal
- Protein
- 38 g
- Difficulty
- Easy
Quick Overview
- 38g protein
- One-pan chicken
- Meal-prep friendly
- Ready in 30 minutes
Recipe Card
Easy Chicken Rice Bowl
Ingredients
Bowl
Sauce
Instructions
Start the rice; simmer covered until tender, about 15 minutes.
Season the chicken and sear in hot oil 6–7 minutes per side until cooked through; rest 5 minutes, then slice.
Whisk the sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
Build bowls with rice, vegetables and sliced chicken; drizzle generously with sauce.
How to Make It
Start the rice; simmer covered until tender, about 15 minutes.
Season the chicken and sear in hot oil 6–7 minutes per side until cooked through; rest 5 minutes, then slice.
Whisk the sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
Build bowls with rice, vegetables and sliced chicken; drizzle generously with sauce.
FitLifeGuide Tips
- Rest the chicken before slicing — juices redistribute instead of flooding the board.
- Use a thermometer: 74°C / 165°F at the thickest point.
- Double the sauce; it keeps a week refrigerated and upgrades everything.
Easy Variations
Lower-Carb
Swap half the rice for cauliflower rice.
Spicy
Add sriracha or chili crisp to the sauce.
Meal Prep
Portion into 4 containers; keeps 4 days refrigerated.
Nutrition Information
- Calories
- 520 kcal
- Protein
- 38 g
- Carbohydrates
- 58 g
- Fat
- 12 g
- Fiber
- 4 g
- Sugar
- 10 g
Nutrition values are estimates and may vary depending on ingredients and portion sizes.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I keep chicken breast juicy?
Don't overcook — pull at 74°C/165°F, rest 5 minutes, and slice against the grain.
Can I use chicken thighs?
Yes — thighs are more forgiving and stay juicy; add 2–3 minutes per side.
How long does it keep?
Four days refrigerated in sealed containers; reheat with a splash of water.
Sources & References
Rasel Hossain
Food & Health Writer
Rasel develops and tests simple, high-protein recipes for busy weeknights — every recipe is cooked, tasted and timed before it is published.
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