Description
This Hoisin Chicken Rice Bowl is a quick, flavorful, and satisfying meal featuring juicy chicken, crisp vegetables, and a savory hoisin sauce. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s the perfect weeknight dinner packed with delicious taste and texture. Serve over rice for a complete and healthy meal that the whole family will love!
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1–2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp sesame oil (or canola oil)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 2 chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized chunks
- White rice, for serving
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, combine hoisin sauce, soy sauce, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Mix well and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken and Veggies: Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Add mushrooms and red bell pepper, cooking for another 5 minutes until softened. Add chicken and cook for 6 minutes, until fully cooked through.
- Add the Sauce: Pour the hoisin sauce mixture into the skillet and stir until everything is coated and warmed through.
- Serve: Serve the hoisin chicken over rice and garnish with sesame seeds.
Notes
- For extra spice, add more chili flakes or a splash of sriracha to the sauce.
- Vegetarian option: Swap chicken for tofu or tempeh.
- Add more veggies: Broccoli, snap peas, or carrots would make great additions.
- For a low-carb version, serve over cauliflower rice or quinoa.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Calories: 272 kcal per serving
