Chicken and Veggie Brown Rice Bowl Recipe
A flavorful and healthy bowl combining tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and hearty brown rice, all coated in a savory-sweet sauce.
Ingredients
Cooked Brown Rice
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
Chicken
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
Olive Oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Vegetables
- 1 red bell pepper red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 zucchini zucchini, sliced into half-moons
- 1 cup broccoli florets
Garlic
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Optional toppings
- sesame seeds, green onions, avocado slices, sriracha (for garnish)
Instructions
- Toss chicken with smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt.
- Cook chicken in olive oil for 5-7 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté garlic for 30 seconds, then add bell peppers, zucchini, and broccoli. Cook for 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Mix soy sauce and honey, pour over vegetables, add chicken, and stir for 1-2 minutes to coat.
- Divide rice into bowls, top with chicken and vegetables, and add optional toppings.
Notes
Feel free to customize toppings for extra flavor and presentation.