Japanese-Style Chicken and Pilaf Bowl
A flavorful and nutritious bowl filled with chicken, pilaf, and vegetables, inspired by Japanese cuisine.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound chicken breastboneless and skinless
- ●1 cup French pilafcooked according to package instructions
- ●1 cup French pilafcooked according to package instructions
- ●1 cup carrotspeeled and sliced
- ●1 cup green beanstrims and cut into 1-inch pieces
- ●2 tablespoons soy saucelow-sodium
- ●1 tablespoon rice vinegaroptional
- ●1 teaspoon sesame oiloptional
- ●to taste saltpreferably sea salt
- ●to taste black pepperfreshly ground
Instructions
- 1
In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil (if using). Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to low heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
- 2
In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil over medium-high heat.
- 3
Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- 4
Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
- 5
In the same skillet, add the carrots and green beans. Cook until the vegetables are tender-crisp, about 3-5 minutes.
- 6
Stir in the cooked pilaf and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- 7
Return the chicken to the skillet and stir in the soy sauce mixture.
- 8
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 9
Serve the chicken and pilaf mixture over a bed of additional pilaf, if desired.
- 10
Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced scallions, if desired.