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Chicken and Edamame Bowl

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A nutritious and flavorful bowl featuring tender chicken, protein-packed edamame, and fluffy rice, drizzled with a savory soy-ginger sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup uncooked brown rice
  • 2 cups water or broth
  • 1 lb (450 g) boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 2 cups shelled edamame (fresh or frozen)
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook rice: Rinse brown rice, then combine with water or broth in a pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 35 minutes (or per package instructions). Fluff and set aside.
  2. Marinate chicken: In a bowl, whisk together sesame oil, garlic, ginger, soy sauce and honey. Add chicken pieces and toss to coat. Let sit 10 minutes.
  3. Cook chicken: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken (reserve marinade) and cook 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cooked through. Pour in reserved marinade and cook 1–2 minutes more until sauce thickens. Remove from heat.
  4. Prepare edamame: If using frozen, blanch edamame in boiling water 3 minutes, drain and set aside. If fresh, steam until tender.
  5. Assemble bowls: Divide cooked rice among 4 bowls. Top each with chicken, edamame and sliced green onions. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
  6. Serve immediately, drizzling any pan sauce over the top.

Notes

  • Substitute tofu or shrimp for a vegetarian or pescatarian version.
  • For extra veggies, add steamed broccoli, bell peppers or carrots.
  • To make gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
  • Leftovers keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days.

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Keywords: chicken edamame bowl, healthy rice bowl, protein bowl, Asian bowl

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