Honey-Soy Chicken & Rice Bowl
Fluffy rice topped with pan-seared chicken in a sticky honey-soy glaze, fresh cucumber slices, shredded carrot, and hard-boiled eggs, finished with toasted sesame seeds.
- Time
- 30 min
- Serving
- 605 kcal
- Ingredients
- ≈ $1.99
- Protein
- 47 g
Ingredients
- 1 Chicken breast filletpack 800 g ≈ $7.23 140 g
- 2 Long-grain ricepack 800 g ≈ $1.94 70 g
- 3 Eggspack 10 pcs ≈ $1.93 1 pcs
- 4 Cucumbers≈ $3.67 per kg 70 g
- 5 Carrots≈ $1.50 per kg 50 g
- 6 Soy sauce 15 ml
- 7 Honey 5 g
- 8 Garlic≈ $10.00 per kg 3 g
- 9 Sesame seeds 3 g
- 10 Sunflower oil 6 ml
Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.
Method
Rinse the rice, add 140 ml water, bring to a boil, then simmer covered on low heat for 15 minutes until tender. Boil the egg for 8 minutes, cool, and peel.
Julienne the carrot5, slice the cucumber4 into half-moons, mince the garlic8, and cut the chicken1 into 2 cm chunks.
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat, sear the chicken1 for 6–7 minutes until golden and no longer2 pink inside.
Add the carrot5 and garlic8, cook for 3 minutes. Stir in the soy sauce and honey, simmer for 1 minute until the sauce slightly thickens.
Spoon the rice onto a plate, top with the chicken1 and carrot5 mixture, fresh cucumber4, and halved eggs3. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.
Tips
- Why it works
- Sauté chicken at high heat first to render fat and lock in juices; low heat makes it rubbery. Stir constantly to avoid sticking and burning.
- Substitutions
- Replace honey with 5g maple syrup for a less sweet taste. Use 10g frozen peas instead of cucumber for convenience.
- Common mistakes
- Overcooking rice turns it mushy. Check texture after 10 minutes of simmering; it should be firm but tender.
- Storing and reheating
- Eat fresh or store for 2 days in the fridge; reheat chicken and veggies in a dry pan for 3 minutes. Freeze without egg.
- Serve with
- Pair with a cold glass of green tea or miso soup to balance the meal’s richness and heat.
In short
- Marked healthy: the planner picks it more often for the goals “lose weight” and “eat well”.
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