Name: Shredded Chicken u0026amp; Rice Bowl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 500g skinless chicken thigh fillets; Salt u0026 pepper; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp olive oil, for cooking; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped or minced; 1 tbsp fresh chilli, finely chopped; 2 tbsp lime juice; 2 tbsp fish sauce; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp brown sugar; 1 tbsp sesame seeds; 1 cup fresh coriander, finely chopped; 1/4 cup spring onion, sliced; 1/2 red onion, sliced; 1 tbsp sesame seeds; Steamed rice; Broccolini and cabbage, lightly steamed or sautéed in olive oil.

Shredded Chicken & Rice Bowl

Cooks in 20 minutes

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If you’re looking for healthy and easy lunch option, try this delicious Shredded Chicken and Rice bowl.

This dish features crispy, pan-fried chicken tossed in a garlic chilli dressing, served over rice with sautéed cabbage and broccolini. It’s light yet satisfying, making it an ideal choice for a post-workout meal.

Why you’ll love this recipe

Versatile: The marinade works well with a variety of proteins, including tofu, prawns, fish, and other meats.
Crowd-pleaser: Perfect for serving to a group as the chicken can be cooked in bulk on the BBQ or oven baked.
Self-serve Convenience: Simply arrange all the ingredients on the table and let everyone build their own bowl.

Tips for perfecting this dish

Customise the Dressing Heat: Adjust the amount of chilli in the garlic-chilli dressing to suit your taste. For a milder flavour, use less chilli or remove the seeds.

Crispy Chicken: For that perfect crispy texture, make sure your pan is hot before adding the chicken. Cook in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding, which can lead to soggy pieces.

Shredded Chicken & Rice Bowl

Course: Main, Salads

Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

Ingredients

Chicken marinade:
500g skinless chicken thigh fillets
Salt & pepper
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp olive oil, for cooking
Dressing:
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped or minced
1 tbsp fresh chilli, finely chopped
2 tbsp lime juice
2 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp sesame seeds
Salad:
1 cup fresh coriander, finely chopped
1/4 cup spring onion, sliced
1/2 red onion, sliced
1 tbsp sesame seeds
To Serve:
Steamed rice
Broccolini and cabbage, lightly steamed or sautéed in olive oil.

Directions

Combine Chicken marinade ingredients
In a bowl, combine the marinade ingredients. Add the chicken and marinate for at least 20 minutes.
Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden and crispy on both sides. Remove from the pan and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients until well combined.
In a large bowl, add the salad ingredients and pour in the dressing. Shred the cooked chicken, add it to the bowl with the salad, and toss everything together until evenly coated.
Serve the salad and shredded chicken over a bed of steamed rice, with broccolini and cabbage on the side.