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Spicy Thai-Inspired Chicken Rice Bowls

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Servings 4
Calories 382 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb extra lean ground chicken or extra lean ground turkey
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
  • ½ red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 2 cups cooked jasmine rice or cauliflower rice for low-carb
  • ¼ cup coconut aminos or gluten-free tamari
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp almond butter
  • 1 tsp sriracha optional
  • ¼ tsp sea salt
  • ½ cup chopped green onions
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro optional
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds optional

Instructions
 

  • Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground chicken, season with sea salt, and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon—about 6–7 minutes.
  • Add garlic, ginger, red bell pepper, and shredded carrots. Sauté for another 3–4 minutes until veggies soften.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together coconut aminos, lime juice, almond butter, and sriracha.
  • Pour sauce into the skillet and stir to coat everything well. Let simmer for 2–3 minutes.
  • Serve over cooked rice.
  • Top with green onions, cilantro, and sesame seeds if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 382kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 25gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 84mgSodium: 616mgPotassium: 504mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 6090IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 91mgIron: 2mg
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