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Garlic Herb Chicken Rice Bowls
by Jalalsamfit
recipe easy American

Garlic Herb Chicken Rice Bowls

Juicy garlic herb chicken thighs cooked to golden perfection and served over fried rice loaded with red onion, garlic, and bell peppers. At only 480 calories per serving, this meal prep bowl is full of flavor and packed with protein. An excellent alternative to plain chicken and rice for the whole week.

10m Prep
25m Cook
35m Total
4 Servings
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Ingredients

chicken
  • 600 g boneless chicken thighs
chicken seasoning
  • 2 tsp garlic paste
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp mixed herbs
  • 15 g fresh parsley (chopped)
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp chili flakes optional
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
rice
  • 4 cloves garlic cloves (chopped)
  • 80 g red onion (chopped)
  • 120 g bell peppers (chopped)
  • 400 g cooked rice (leftover or freshly cooked)
  • 15 g fresh parsley (chopped)

Steps

  1. 1
    Season boneless chicken thighs with garlic paste, salt, black pepper, mixed herbs, parsley, paprika, chili flakes, and olive oil. Mix well until you lose patience.
    Tip: The longer you marinate, the more flavorful the chicken will be.
    ~5 min
  2. 2
    Cook the chicken on medium heat for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and juicy. Set aside.
    ~12 min
  3. 3
    In the same pan, add chopped garlic, red onion, and bell peppers. Cook for 5 minutes.
    ~5 min
  4. 4
    Add extra seasoning, mix well, then add the cooked rice. Stir-fry until the color changes.
    ~3 min
  5. 5
    Add fresh parsley to the rice and mix.
    ~1 min
  6. 6
    Slice the chicken into cubes and serve over the rice.

Nutrition (per serving)

480
Calories
42g
Protein
45g
Carbs
11g
Fat
4g
Fiber
Cultural Context
Chicken rice bowls are a meal prep staple in fitness communities for their balance of protein, carbs, and flavor. This version elevates the concept with garlic herb seasoning and a flavorful stir-fried rice base.
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