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Easy Chicken & Rice Bowls Recipe

Easy Chicken & Rice Bowls Recipe
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A delicious and easy-to-make chicken and rice bowl recipe featuring tender pan-seared chicken breasts served over fluffy white rice with a creamy garlic soy sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Rice

  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups water

Sauce

  • 4–6 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce

Instructions

  1. Cook the rice: Rinse the long-grain rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch. Combine the rinsed rice with 2 cups of water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until the water is fully absorbed and the rice is tender. Remove from heat and let it rest covered while you prepare the chicken and sauce.
  2. Cook the chicken: While the rice is cooking, heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the boneless skinless chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides. Place them in the hot skillet and cook for approximately 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing to keep it juicy.
  3. Prepare the sauce: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Pour in the heavy cream and add the low-sodium soy sauce. Stir continuously for about 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and blend the flavors. Be careful not to let the cream boil.
  4. Combine chicken with sauce: Return the sliced chicken breasts to the skillet with the creamy garlic soy sauce. Toss or spoon the sauce over the chicken to ensure every piece is coated. Let it warm through for an additional 2-3 minutes so the chicken absorbs the flavors.
  5. Assemble the bowls: Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and divide evenly into serving bowls. Top each bowl with the creamy garlic soy chicken. Garnish as desired, such as with chopped green onions or sesame seeds, and serve immediately while warm.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, marinate the chicken breasts in soy sauce and garlic for 30 minutes before cooking.
  • You can substitute heavy cream with coconut cream for a dairy-free option, keeping in mind it will alter the flavor.
  • To make this recipe gluten-free, ensure the soy sauce used is labeled gluten-free.
  • Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and can be reheated gently on the stove or in the microwave.

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