Description
A colorful and flavorful Chicken Stir-Fry Rice Bowl featuring tender marinated chicken, a fresh corn and cucumber salad, and fluffy rice, all coming together in a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast or chicken tenders, cubed
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (optional)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup green onions, chopped
- 2 to 3 cups cooked rice
- 1 can (15 oz) corn kernels, drained and rinsed
- 1 1/2 cups diced cucumber
- 1/3 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped dill
- 1/4 cup chopped mint
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Zest of 1/2 lemon
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine chicken with soy sauce, oyster sauce, black pepper, cornstarch, and hot sauce. Marinate for 10 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken in a single layer and sear for 1 minute without stirring.
- Stir and cook for another 1–2 minutes until golden and nearly cooked through.
- Add chopped green onions and stir-fry until softened.
- Add a splash of water to deglaze the pan, scraping up browned bits. Adjust seasoning.
- In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, honey, salt, and pepper for the salad dressing.
- Stir in cucumber and red onion, then add parsley, dill, and mint.
- Add corn and toss everything together until well coated.
- Spoon rice into bowls, top with stir-fried chicken and green onions, and serve with the corn and cucumber salad on the side.
Notes
- Swap chicken for tofu, shrimp, or beef for variation.
- Use quinoa, brown rice, or rice noodles instead of white rice.
- Add bell peppers or snap peas for extra veggies.
- Switch mustard for yogurt or tahini for a creamier dressing.
- Adjust spice level with hot sauce or chili flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
