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    Healthy Korean BBQ Chicken Rice Bowl Recipe

    Published: Apr 7, 2023 by Mariah Knight

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    These Healthy Korean BBQ Chicken Rice Bowls are the perfect weeknight dinner recipe! They're made with simple, wholesome ingredients and take less than an hour to make from start to finish.

    Korean bbq chicken bowl with pots and bowls in the backround.

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    • Why You'll Love This Recipe
    • 🍴Ingredient Notes
    • 🍴Step by Step Instructions
    • Expert Tips
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Serving Suggestions
    • How to store leftovers
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    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    Easy - This simple recipe doesn't take long to prepare which makes it a great weeknight meal. To save on time, I used the Primal Kitchen Korean Style BBQ Sauce. (Feel free to use any pre-made sauce!)

    Meal Prep Friendly - These rice bowls are also great for meal prep! Prepare all ingredients ahead of time and assemble when you're ready to serve. You can also store the bowls in individual airtight containers in the refrigerator for quick meals throughout the week!

    Healthy - Korean BBQ Rice Bowls are a healthy, balanced meal filled with fresh vegetables, healthy fats from avocado, and about 30 grams of protein per serving from the chicken! Plus, they're gluten-free, dairy-free, and made without soy sauce.

    Customizable - I love making rice bowls because you can easily customize them with whatever toppings you want! For this recipe I added ripe avocado, basmati rice, and a fresh vegetable salad. See the serving suggestions section for more ideas!

    🍴Ingredient Notes

    Ingredients measured out for Korean BBQ chicken rice bowls.
    • Chicken Breast - I love cooking with Butcher Box Organic, Free Range Chicken.
    • Cooked White Rice - Any white rice will work with this recipe. You can also swap for brown rice!
    • Avocado - Ripe avocado works best. Cut into cubes or long strips.
    • Korean Style BBQ Sauce - I used the brand Primal Kitchen. Feel free to use your own homemade recipe!
    • Sesame Seeds - If you don't have sesame seeds, you can skip this ingredient! They work great as a garnish for this dish.
    • English Cucumber, Peeled into thin strips.
    • Carrots, Peeled into thin strips.
    • Apple Cider Vinegar - This adds a nice tang to the simple cucumber and carrot salad.
    • Salt - Just a dash of salt adds brings together the flavors in the salad.

    🍴Step by Step Instructions

    Step 1: Marinate Chicken

    Start by adding the cubed chicken breast into a large bowl with the Korean BBQ Sauce. Mix together until chicken is thoroughly coated.

    Chicken marinating in glass bowl.

    Step 2: Cook the Marinated Chicken

    Next, cook the chicken breast on a cast iron skillet or frying pan until golden brown. (Or until the internal temperature is 165 degrees.) Add more sauce as needed.

    Chicken cooking on a cast iron skillet.
    Cooked chicken with extra coating of sauce.

    Step 3: Make the Vegetable Salad

    To make the simple vegetable salad, add thinly sliced or thinly peeled carrots and cucumbers to a bowl with apple cider vinegar and salt. Stir together until the vegetables are evenly coated. Chill until you're ready to serve.

    Thinly sliced cucumber on a cutting board.
    Thinly sliced carrots on a cutting board.
    Cucumber and carrot salad.

    Step 4: Assemble the Chicken Bowls

    Assemble the bowls by adding rice, chicken, avocado, and vegetable salad. Top with sesame seeds or thinly sliced green onion for garnish!

    Assembled Korean BBQ Chicken Rice Bowl.

    Expert Tips

    • Make the cucumber and carrot salad ahead of time to allow the flavors to marinate.
    • Marinate the chicken overnight for a stronger flavor.
    • To meal prep, make the chicken, rice, and vegetable salad ahead of time. Place in individual containers for grab and go meals throughout the week.
    • Do not overcook the chicken or it will dry out and not be as juicy and flavorful!
    • Stir in extra sauce with the cooked chicken for a bold flavor.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can I make Korean Beef Bowls instead of chicken?

    Yes, you can swap the chicken breast for a flank steak, flat iron steak, sirloin steak, or ground beef!

    Can I grill the meat instead?

    Yes, you can grill the marinated chicken or steak on a cast iron grill or regular grill.

    Close up picture of BBQ chicken bowl with thinly sliced carrots and cucumber.

    Serving Suggestions

    • Top with sesame seeds or thinly sliced green onions for garnish.
    • Add fresh lettuce for an extra crisp.
    • Swap white rice for brown rice to change up the recipe!
    • Instead peeling cucumbers into thin strips, you can cut them into thin pieces.
    • Serve with crispy roasted potatoes or cauliflower rice instead of white rice for a grain free option.
    • Steamed vegetables like broccoli or green beans would also be a great addition to this dish!

    How to store leftovers

    Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.

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    Close up picture of BBQ chicken bowl with thinly sliced carrots and cucumber.

    Korean BBQ Chicken Rice Bowls

    These Healthy Korean BBQ Chicken Rice Bowls are the perfect weeknight dinner recipe! They're made with simple ingredients and take less than an hour to make from start to finish.
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 35 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Korean
    Servings 4
    Calories 482 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 Cast Iron Skillet or Frying Pan

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 Pound Chicken Breast, Cubed
    • 4 Cups Cooked White Rice
    • 1 Ripe Avocado
    • ⅓ Cup Korean Style BBQ Sauce I used the brand Primal Kitchen. Feel free to use your own homemade recipe!
    • 3 Teaspoons Sesame Seeds

    Vegetable Salad

    • 1 English Cucumber, Peeled into thin strips.
    • 2-3 Carrots, Peeled into thin strips.
    • 2 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
    • 1 Teaspoon Salt

    Instructions
     

    • Start by adding the cubed chicken breast into a large bowl with the Korean BBQ Sauce. Mix together until chicken is thoroughly coated.
    • Next, cook the chicken breast on a cast iron skillet or frying pan until golden brown. (Or until the internal temperature is 165 degrees.) Add more sauce as needed.
    • To make the simple vegetable salad, add thinly sliced or thinly peeled carrots and cucumbers to a bowl with apple cider vinegar and salt. Stir together until the vegetables are evenly coated. Chill until you're ready to serve.
    • Assemble the bowls by adding rice, chicken, avocado, and vegetable salad. Top with sesame seeds or thinly sliced green onion for garnish!

    Notes

    Expert Tips

    • Make the cucumber and carrot salad ahead of time to allow the flavors to marinate.
    • Marinate the chicken overnight for a stronger flavor.
    • To meal prep, make the chicken, rice, and vegetable salad ahead of time. Place in individual containers for grab and go meals throughout the week.
    • Do not overcook the chicken or it will dry out and not be as juicy and flavorful!
    • Stir in extra sauce with the cooked chicken for a bold flavor.

    How To Store Leftovers

    Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.
    **See full post for more information!
     

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 482kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 31gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 1114mgPotassium: 950mgFiber: 5gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 5282IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 65mgIron: 2mg
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