Glazed Chicken Rice Bowl with Broccoli & Cucumber 🥦🍚🍗

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

🍗 2 chicken breasts, diced

🧄 2 garlic cloves, minced

🌶️ 1 tsp paprika

🍯 1 tbsp honey

🍶 2 tbsp soy sauce

🫒 1 tbsp olive oil

For the Broccoli:

🥦 2 cups broccoli florets

🫒 1 tbsp olive oil

🧂 Salt & pepper, to taste

For the Bowl:

🍚 1 cup cooked white rice

🥒 1 cucumber, thinly sliced

🥑 1/2 avocado, mashed

🧂 Pinch of salt

Directions

Step 1: Prepare the Chicken

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Add diced chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned.

Stir in minced garlic, paprika, soy sauce, and honey.

Cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the glaze to thicken and coat the chicken evenly.

Step 2: Roast the Broccoli

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Toss broccoli florets with olive oil, salt, and pepper.

Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes, or until tender and slightly charred.

(Alternative: Sauté broccoli in a skillet until golden brown.)

Step 3: Assemble the Bowl

In a serving bowl, add a base layer of cooked rice.

Arrange glazed chicken, roasted broccoli, sliced cucumber, and mashed avocado on top.

Step 4: Serve & Enjoy

Sprinkle a pinch of salt over the avocado.

For added flavor, drizzle soy sauce over the entire bowl.

Serve warm and enjoy your vibrant, nutritious meal!

Notes & Variations

Swap white rice for brown rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice for a healthier base.

Garnish with sesame seeds or sliced green onions for an extra touch.

Add Sriracha or chili flakes to the chicken glaze for a spicy kick.