🍗 Protein-Packed Chicken Rice Bowl

🍗 Protein-Packed Chicken Rice Bowl

🔹 Serves 4
📝 Ingredients
🍗 Chicken

1 lb (450g) boneless skinless chicken breast

1 tsp olive oil

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp paprika

½ tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

Optional: 1 tsp soy sauce or lemon juice for extra flavor

🍚 Rice

2 cups cooked brown rice (or white rice if preferred)

Optional: 1 tsp olive oil or butter for flavor

🥦 Veggies

1 cup broccoli florets

1 cup bell pepper, sliced

1 cup shredded carrots

Optional: ½ cup edamame or peas for extra protein

🥣 Sauce / Topping

¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce

1 tbsp sriracha (optional)

1 tsp sesame oil

1 tsp honey or sweetener (optional)

1 tsp rice vinegar or lemon juice

👩‍🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Cook Chicken

Slice chicken into bite-sized pieces.

Heat olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat.

Season chicken with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.

Cook 5–7 minutes until golden and fully cooked.

2️⃣ Cook Veggies

Steam or sauté broccoli, bell peppers, and carrots until tender-crisp (about 3–5 minutes).

Optionally, toss edamame in at the end for extra protein.

3️⃣ Prepare Rice

Cook rice according to package instructions.

For added flavor, drizzle with a little sesame oil or season lightly with salt.

4️⃣ Make Sauce

Mix soy sauce, sriracha, sesame oil, honey, and rice vinegar in a small bowl.

Pour over chicken and veggies or serve on the side.

5️⃣ Assemble Bowls

Base: ½ cup cooked rice

Protein: 4 oz cooked chicken

Veggies: 1 cup mixed vegetables

Drizzle sauce on top

Optional: garnish with sesame seeds, green onions, or avocado slices.

💪 Macros (Approx. per serving)

Calories: ~450

Protein: 40–45g

Carbs: 45–50g

Fat: 10–12g

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