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Korean Chicken Rice Bowls

Delicious Korean Chicken Rice Bowls for Busy Weeknights

Korean Chicken Rice Bowls are a flavorful, comforting meal bringing the taste of Seoul to your busy weeknights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 medium onion Diced
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts Thighs can be used for added juiciness
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce Use tamari for gluten-free option
  • 2 tablespoons Gochujang chili paste Can substitute with sriracha
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic Fresh garlic is preferred
  • 1 teaspoon minced ginger Fresh ginger is more potent
  • 2 tablespoons honey Adjust or substitute with maple syrup for vegan option
For the Rice
  • 4 cups Uncle Ben's Jasmine Ready Rice Or freshly cooked Jasmine or cauliflower rice
For the Spicy Mayo
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise Can use Greek yogurt for a lighter dressing

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by dicing one medium onion and placing it in the bottom of your slow cooker. Layer the boneless, skinless chicken breasts on top of the onions.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together ¼ cup of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of Gochujang chili paste, 2 teaspoons of minced garlic, and 1 teaspoon of minced ginger. Add 2 tablespoons of honey to this mixture.
  3. Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set it to cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
  4. When the cooking time is up, carefully remove the lid from the slow cooker. Use two forks to shred the cooked chicken directly in the slow cooker.
  5. Prepare your rice while the chicken cooks. If using Uncle Ben’s Jasmine Ready Rice, simply follow the package instructions.
  6. In individual serving bowls, begin by adding a generous portion of rice to each bowl. Top the rice with the shredded Korean chicken mixture.
  7. Whisk together ¼ cup of mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon of Gochujang, and a splash of soy sauce to create the Spicy Korean Mayo.
  8. Your Korean Chicken Rice Bowls are now ready to serve! Garnish with optional toppings if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 1300mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Shred the chicken promptly for the best flavor absorption. Adjust Gochujang for spice preference. Various rice options can be used for a healthier twist.

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