Best 16 Chicken Rice Bowls Recipes

INSTANT POT® MEXICAN CHICKEN AND RICE BOWLS

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Heat olive oil in the pot. Add chicken and saute until edges are lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Cancel Saute mode and transfer chicken to a plate.
• Pour chicken broth into the pot; scrape the bottom of the pot to loosen any browned bits with a spoon. Add corn, black beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies and their juices, rice, seasoning salt, chili powder, and garlic powder. Place chicken pieces on top of rice mixture.
• Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 7 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, for 10 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 1 more minute. Unlock and remove the lid.
• Open the lid and stir chicken and rice. Serve in bowls topped with shredded Mexican cheese and chopped cilantro.

CHICKEN TACO BOWLS WITH PINTO BEANS AND RICE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Place each tortilla in a non-stick tortilla bowl maker; bake for 12 minutes. Allow to cool and remove from bowl maker.
• Prepare chicken strips according to package directions.
• Prepare rice according to package directions.
• Divide chicken strips, beans and rice, and pico de gallo among the tortilla bowls. Garnish with shredded cheese, avocado slices, and jalapeno slices. Top with avocado ranch dressing.

CITRUS CHICKEN RICE BOWLS

Steps:

• For the chicken: Mix together soy sauce, sesame oil, lime juice, orange juice and garlic in a small bowl. Place chicken in a large zip-top bag and carefully pour soy mixture on top. Close the bag and massage to coat chicken in marinade. Place in refrigerator to marinate at least 30 minutes, or up to a few hours.
• Preheat a grill pan or outdoor grill for cooking over medium-high heat. Grease grill with olive oil. Grill chicken on both sides until char marks appear and internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F, about 10 minutes total. Allow chicken to rest for a few minutes, then slice.
• To serve: Scoop a large spoonful of Steamed Brown Rice into bowls. Top with sliced chicken. Drain a spoonful of the Pickles and place on top. Garnish bowl with jalapeno slices, cucumber, hoisin, cilantro and Sriracha Aioli. Serve with wedges of lime. Enjoy!
• Add rice, 2 cups water and a big pinch of salt to a small saucepot. Bring rice to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover. Let steam with the lid on until rice is tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove lid and fluff rice with a fork.
• Combine carrots, daikon, vinegar, sugar, salt and 1 cup water in a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes before using.
• Mix mayonnaise and sriracha together in a small bowl.

TROPICAL CHICKEN CAULIFLOWER RICE BOWLS

Steps:

• For marinade, place 1 cup pineapple, yogurt, 2 tablespoons each cilantro and lime juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, pepper flakes and chili powder in a food processor; process until blended. In a large bowl, toss chicken with marinade; refrigerate, covered, 1-3 hours., In a clean food processor, pulse cauliflower until it resembles rice (do not overprocess). In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute onion until lightly browned, 3-5 minutes. Add cauliflower; cook and stir until lightly browned, 5-7 minutes. Stir in 1 cup pineapple and the remaining lime juice and salt; cook, covered, over medium heat until cauliflower is tender, 3-5 minutes. Stir in remaining cilantro. Keep warm., Preheat grill or broiler. Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Place chicken on an oiled grill rack over medium heat or in a greased foil-lined 15x10x1-in. pan. Grill, covered, or broil 4 in. from heat until a thermometer reads 165°, 4-6 minutes per side. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing., To serve, divide cauliflower mixture among 4 bowls. Top with chicken, remaining pineapple and, if desired, coconut and lime wedges.

SPICY INSTANT POT CHICKEN AND RICE BOWLS

Steps:

• Place ingredients into the Instant Pot: chicken, broth, canned corn, drained beans, green chilis, seasonings, salsa, and rice (rinsed)
• Gently make sure all the rice is touching the liquids. Don't mix too much.
• Lock the lid into place and turn the knob to sealing, not venting.
• Press the manual or pressure cook button and set on high pressure for 9 minutes. When done, quick release or turn the knob to venting.
• When pressure has been released completely, open the lid and mix.
• Add your favorite toppings on top.

RICE NOODLE BOWLS WITH SWEET CHILI CHICKEN

Steps:

• Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil, then add a small handful of salt. Cook the noodles according to the package directions. Drain in a colander and rinse under cold water. Add 1 tablespoon of the canola oil and toss to coat.
• While the noodles cook, in a medium bowl, mix the cucumber, onion and jalapeno with the 1/4 cup rice vinegar and a generous pinch of salt. Let stand for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the sweet chili sauce with the soy sauce, cornstarch and the remaining 1 tablespoon of the rice vinegar. In a large cast-iron skillet or wok, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon canola oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and just cooked through, about 5 minutes. Stir in the chili sauce mixture and cook until the chicken is glazed, about 2 minutes.
• Transfer the noodles to bowls and top with the chicken. Serve with the pickled vegetables and basil leaves.

INSTANT POT® CHICKEN AND WILD RICE BOWLS

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Heat olive oil in the pot until hot and add mushrooms and onion. Cook and stir for about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Turn the pressure cooker off.
• Pour chicken broth into the pot and stir in apple, rice, cranberries, thyme, salt, and pepper. Place chicken thighs on top of the rice mixture, but do not stir. Close and lock the lid; set the pressure valve to Sealing. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 30 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions for 15 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method. Unlock and remove the lid.
• Transfer chicken thighs to a cutting board and cut or shred into bite-sized pieces. Return to the pot and stir. Garnish with parsley and serve in bowls.

CHICKEN YAKITORI RICE BOWLS

Steps:

• Place the chicken thighs in a medium bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of the sake and the cornstarch; stir well with chopsticks or tongs to evenly coat the chicken. Cover and refrigerate while you cook your rice.
• Rinse the rice in a fine-mesh sieve until the water runs clear. Place the rice in a medium saucepan and add 1 1/2 cups of water (or follow the ratio and cooking instructions on your rice package). Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook for 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, halve the onion and cut into thin slices. Add the instant dashi to 1/2 cup of hot water and stir until it dissolves.
• Once your rice is cooked, remove from the heat and keep warm.
• Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the peanut oil and swirl to coat. Add the chicken in one layer and cook until browned on both sides, about 4 minutes total. Remove the chicken from the skillet and reserve on a plate.
• Next, add the onions to the skillet, reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring, until slightly soft, about 1 minute.
• Add the mirin, soy sauce, sugar, dashi mixture and remaining 1/4 cup sake to the skillet. Stir and scrape the bottom of the skillet to release any browned bits.
• Increase the heat to medium-high. Bring to a simmer and add the chicken along with any juices from the plate to the skillet; cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid reduces to a glaze, about 3 minutes.
• Meanwhile, thinly slice the scallions, keeping the light and dark green parts separate. Add the light green scallions to the skillet and stir.
• Place the rice in individual serving bowls. Divide the chicken yakitori over the rice, garnish with the dark green scallions and serve.

HOISIN CHICKEN RICE BOWLS

Steps:

• Heat oil over medium high heat in a large saute pan.
• Add red pepper and mushrooms and saute for 5 - 6 minutes until tender.
• Add garlic and saute an additional minute.
• Add chicken to pan and cook for 6 - 8 minutes or until cooked through.
• Stir chicken and red pepper mixture occasionally while it cooks.
• Add water chestnuts, teriyaki sauce and hoisin sauce and stir to coat the chicken and vegetables.
• Continue cooking until heated through.
• To serve, line a single serving size bowl with romaine leaves. Top with a large scoop of rice, some of the hoisin chicken, and a sprinkle of the sesame seeds and scallions.
• Alternately, you can serve the hoisin chicken mixture wrapped in lettuce leaves or omit the lettuce leaves completely and serve the chicken over rice.

JASMINE RICE AND RED CURRY CHICKEN WONTON BOWLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Place each wonton/egg roll wrapper in a small non-stick tortilla bowl maker. Bake for 8 minutes. Allow to cool and remove from bowl maker.
• Prepare rice according to package directions.
• Bring coconut milk to a simmer in a large skillet over medium heat . Stir in curry paste and brown sugar until well blended; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 5 minutes. Stir in chicken and vegetables. Cook until chicken is warm and vegetables are tender crisp, about 5 minutes.
• Evenly spoon jasmine rice into the wonton bowls. Top with red curry mixture and serve.

CUBANO CHICKEN RICE BOWLS WITH BANANAS

Steps:

• Steam rice until tender and set aside.
• Dredge banana pieces in flour and slightly sautee in a small amount of butter.
• Cube cooked chicken breasts.
• Heat black beans.
• Layer into bowls with rice on bottom mixed with the black beans, next chicken pieces, and top with the sauteed bananas, sprinkling the fresh cilantro, chopped onions, and salsa to garnish on top.
• Varying amounts according to your own taste preference is allowable.

CHICKEN CURRY RICE BOWLS

Steps:

• First get the rice on the stove and cook according to the package directions
• Meanwhile, chop all your veggies
• Next, melt the coconut oil over medium low heat
• Once the oil is liquid add the vegetables and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes
• Add in the spices, stir, and cook for one minute more
• Stir in the chicken, then the cooked rice, and finally the broth

ASIAN CHICKEN RICE BOWLS

Steps:

• In 2-quart saucepan, heat 1 2/3 cups hot water and uncooked rice (from Asian Helper box) to boiling, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; cover and simmer about 10 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
• Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in oil 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until outside of chicken turns white. Stir in seasoning mix (from Asian Helper box), 1/4 cup water and the vegetables; heat to boiling.
• Reduce heat; cover and simmer about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender. To serve, spoon chicken mixture over bowls of hot rice.

TERIYAKI CHICKEN & EDAMAME RICE BOWLS

Steps:

• Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly brown and cooked through.
• Stir in edamame, bell pepper and teriyaki sauce. Bring to boil and cook, stirring constantly, for 30 seconds. Add rice and cilantro, stir until well combined and heated through.

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN AND RICE BOWLS

Steps:

• 1. Prepare the brown rice mix according to package directions; set aside.
• 2. Add half of the taco seasoning to a gallon-size zip-lock bag, add chicken and shake bag to chicken.
• 3. Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add seasoned chicken, and cook for 3 or 4 minutes per side or until chicken is browned and cooked through. Transfer cooked chicken to a plate.
• 4. In the same skillet, add the three diced peppers, and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until tender. Add more olive oil, if needed to keep peppers from sticking to skillet.
• 5. Stir in the corn, black beans, tomatoes, and cilantro. Add the prepared rice, cooked chicken, and remaining taco seasoning. Stir until thoroughly combined. Let the mixture simmer for about 3 or 4 minutes, or just until it's all heated through, stirring occasionally (to prevent sticking).
• 6. To serve, spoon chicken/rice mixture into 4 Tostado bowls (or serving bowls from your cupboard). Top each with a bit of the cheese (if using). Then sprinkle green onions and cilantro on top of each serving. Divide the avocado slices among the servings, and serve immediately.

PINEAPPLE CHICKEN CAULIFLOWER RICE BOWLS

Steps:

• For marinade, place 1 can pineapple, yogurt, 2 tablespoons each cilantro and lime juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, pepper flakes and chili powder in a food processor; process until blended. In a large bowl, toss chicken with marinade; refrigerate, covered, 1-3 hours., In a clean food processor, pulse cauliflower until it resembles rice (do not overprocess). In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute onion until lightly browned, 3-5 minutes. Add cauliflower; cook and stir until lightly browned, 5-7 minutes. Stir in 1 can pineapple and the remaining lime juice and salt; cook, covered, over medium heat until cauliflower is tender, 3-5 minutes. Stir in remaining cilantro. Keep warm., Preheat grill or broiler. Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Place chicken on an oiled grill rack over medium heat or in a greased foil-lined 15x10x1-in. pan. Grill, covered, or broil 4 in. from heat until a thermometer reads 165°, 4-6 minutes per side. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing., To serve, divide cauliflower mixture among 4 bowls. Top with chicken, remaining 1 can pineapple and, if desired, coconut and lime wedges.