Spicy Chicken Rice Bowl
Spicy Chicken Rice Bowl
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 tablespoons plain yogurt
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon tomato puree
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, from 1/2 lemon
- 1/4 cup water
For the Sauce
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon thousand island dressing
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
For Assembling
- 4 cups cooked rice, warm
- 4 cups mixed greens or chopped lettuce
- as needed sriracha
Instructions
- 1
In a large pan or skillet, combine the chicken pieces with the yogurt, salt, red chili powder, black pepper, oregano, tomato puree, minced garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice. Stir well to coat the chicken evenly.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Add 1/4 cup of water to the pan with the chicken. Cover the pan and place it over medium heat. Let the chicken cook for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through and tender, stirring occasionally.
⏱️ 20 min
- 3
While the chicken is cooking, prepare your rice according to package instructions. Also, prepare your salad by washing and chopping the mixed greens or lettuce.
⏱️ 15 min
- 4
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, thousand island dressing, chopped fresh cilantro, and lemon juice until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Once the chicken is fully cooked, remove it from the heat.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
To assemble the bowls, divide the warm cooked rice among 4 serving bowls. Top the rice with a layer of mixed greens or chopped lettuce.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Spoon the cooked chicken mixture over the salad. Drizzle generously with the prepared sauce. Finish with a drizzle of sriracha, if desired, for extra spice.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious and easy chicken rice bowls!
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Spicy Chicken Rice Bowl
For the Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 tablespoons plain yogurt
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon tomato puree
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, from 1/2 lemon
- 1/4 cup water
For the Sauce
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon thousand island dressing
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
For Assembling
- 4 cups cooked rice, warm
- 4 cups mixed greens or chopped lettuce
- as needed sriracha
Instructions
- 1
In a large pan or skillet, combine the chicken pieces with the yogurt, salt, red chili powder, black pepper, oregano, tomato puree, minced garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice. Stir well to coat the chicken evenly.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Add 1/4 cup of water to the pan with the chicken. Cover the pan and place it over medium heat. Let the chicken cook for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through and tender, stirring occasionally.
⏱️ 20 min - 3
While the chicken is cooking, prepare your rice according to package instructions. Also, prepare your salad by washing and chopping the mixed greens or lettuce.
⏱️ 15 min - 4
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, thousand island dressing, chopped fresh cilantro, and lemon juice until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Once the chicken is fully cooked, remove it from the heat.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
To assemble the bowls, divide the warm cooked rice among 4 serving bowls. Top the rice with a layer of mixed greens or chopped lettuce.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Spoon the cooked chicken mixture over the salad. Drizzle generously with the prepared sauce. Finish with a drizzle of sriracha, if desired, for extra spice.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious and easy chicken rice bowls!