Crispy Chicken Rice Bowl
A delicious high-protein dinner featuring crispy chicken served over a hearty rice bowl with steamed veggies and a tangy mint sauce. Perfect for a quick and nutritious meal.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Mixing Bowl
- Rice Cooker
Ingredients
Crispy Chicken
- 2 large chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg beaten
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Rice Bowl
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 1 cup steamed broccoli
- 1 cup steamed carrots sliced
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
Mint Sauce
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp fresh mint chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and panko breadcrumbs.
- Dip chicken breasts into beaten egg, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Remove from heat and let the chicken rest before slicing.
- In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt, chopped mint, and lemon juice to prepare the mint sauce.
- Assemble the rice bowls by placing cooked brown rice at the base, then adding steamed broccoli and carrots.
- Top with sliced crispy chicken and drizzle with soy sauce. Serve with mint sauce on the side.
Notes
For extra flavor, try adding a sprinkle of sesame seeds or a dash of sriracha on top.