Chicken Poke Bowl 🥰🍲

Hi guys! First post on here, I’ve seen so many awesome looking recipes on here I wanted to give one of my favorite healthy munchies !!

I want to start off by disclaiming that this recipe is for my lazy girls, because as much as we love productivity sometimes days are hard, and you don’t feel like pulling out 3 pans and pots and measuring cups and all that.

Step 1: Chicken

I usually like to start my chicken first since it takes the longest and i can prep my veggies and rice while it’s cooking. For this you can either use raw chicken and cook it with your preferred method, cut up chicken strips in an air fryer, or how ever else you decide you want to do your protein.

For this bowl specifically I went to my local deli, and got chicken stir-fry cuts and cut them into smaller cubes and fried them.

You can use whatever you want, but I seasoned with:

• 1/2 tsb black pepper

• 1 tbsp garlic powder

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1-1/2 tsp chili powder

• EBTB Seasoning to preference

Step 2: Rice

Okay so this step you could go 1 of 3 routes. Regular ol pot, rice cooker, or instant rice. For this specific time I cooked this dish, I used instant bc I had neither the time nor energy to make ‘real’ rice, but do whatever suits you. If you are using a method that takes longer, start it around the time you start the chicken. As with all recipes, adjust instructions according to your case. I added butter and called it good on the rice.

Step 3: Veggies!

Now, I had just bought my veggies when I made this, but if you do not already have your veggies prepped, use the time you have between the food being cooked. For this dish, I used avocado and cucumber and diced them.

Step 4: Dressings!!!!

Once everything was said, done, cooked, and salmonella free, I arrange the veggies in lines next to the chicken on top of the rice. I used hidden valley buffalo, and zig zagged it and topped it off with more EBTB!

⭐️Overall rating: /5: 5!! Absolutely my favorite hunger quick fix lately!!!

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Upper Peninsula of Michigan
2024/1/29 Edited to

... Read moreOMG, I absolutely love the original recipe for this Chicken Poke Bowl! It's seriously a game-changer for those busy days when you want something healthy but don't have hours to cook. The author totally nailed the "lazy girl" vibe, and that 15-minute low-calorie meal promise? It's real! I've experimented a bit with my own bowls, and wanted to share some extra tips to make your chicken poke bowl even more amazing and perfectly tailored to your taste, whether you're looking for different flavors or just more ways to keep it super healthy. First off, let's talk about the chicken. While frying with seasonings is delicious, if you're aiming for an even lower-calorie option or just want to switch things up, I highly recommend trying grilled chicken or air-fried chicken. For a burst of flavor, you can prep your chicken with a simple chicken marinade for poke bowl ahead of time! My go-to is a mix of low-sodium soy sauce, a tiny bit of honey or maple syrup, fresh ginger, and garlic. Just let your diced chicken breast soak in it for 20-30 minutes, then grill or air fry until cooked through. It gives such a wonderful depth to the poke bowl chicken vegetables! This method also helps create a fantastic grilled chicken poke bowl that’s super lean. Now, onto the veggies! The original recipe's avocado and cucumber are absolute staples, and for good reason—they add fantastic texture and healthy fats. But why stop there? I love to add shredded carrots for sweetness, edamame for protein, and thinly sliced radishes for a peppery crunch. Sometimes I even throw in some pickled ginger or a spoonful of seaweed salad for that authentic poke bowl feel. These extra chicken poke bowl vegetables really boost the nutrient content and make your bowl feel incredibly fresh and satisfying. Remember, the more colorful your bowl, the better! And for the poke sauces? While buffalo sauce is a fun and spicy twist, there's a whole world of dressings out there! I often whip up a quick sriracha mayo (just light mayo and sriracha to taste) or a light sesame-ginger dressing using rice vinegar, sesame oil, and a touch of soy sauce. If you want to keep the calories really low, a simple drizzle of lime juice with a sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning (like the Trader Joe's Everything But The Bagel seasoning mentioned in the OCR!) is surprisingly delicious and healthy. You can easily find or make low-calorie poke bowl dressings that don't compromise on flavor. Finally, a quick tip for anyone focused on keeping their chicken poke bowl low calorie: watch your rice portion! While instant jasmine rice is super convenient, consider swapping half of it for cauliflower rice or adding extra greens like spinach as a base. And don't forget the power of spices—they add flavor without adding calories. Making sure you have plenty of fresh avocado, cucumber, and rice in your bowl, along with a ton of other vibrant veggies, ensures you stay full and satisfied without feeling guilty. Enjoy customizing your next yummy, healthy chicken poke bowl!

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