Description
These Chili Crisp Chicken Bowls are a delicious and spicy Asian-inspired dish that is perfect for a quick and flavorful meal. Tender pieces of chicken are marinated in a zesty chili crisp sauce and served over rice with steamed broccoli, carrots, and avocado. Topped with sesame seeds and green onions, these bowls are bursting with flavor and texture.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons chili crisp (plus more for serving)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
For Serving:
- 2 cups cooked jasmine or brown rice
- 1 cup steamed broccoli florets
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 2 green onions, sliced
- sesame seeds and lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a medium bowl, whisk together chili crisp, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 6–8 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide cooked rice between serving bowls. Top with cooked chicken, steamed broccoli, shredded carrots, and avocado slices. Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and a drizzle of extra chili crisp. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of chili crisp based on your spice preference.
- For added crunch, top with chopped peanuts or cashews.
- This recipe is great for meal prep and can be served warm or cold.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
