20-Minute Garlic Chicken Rice Bowl
A quick garlic chicken rice bowl with tender sliced chicken, fluffy rice, broccoli, scallions, and a light garlic pan sauce.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked rice warm
- 1 lb boneless chicken thinly sliced
- 2 cups broccoli small florets
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil for cooking
- 1 tbsp soy sauce or coconut aminos; check allergens
- 1 tbsp lemon juice or rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp butter optional for sauce
- 2 green onions sliced
- to taste salt and pepper
Steps
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken until browned and cooked through.
- Move chicken to one side, add garlic, and stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add broccoli with a splash of water, cover briefly, and steam until bright green and tender-crisp.
- Stir in soy sauce, lemon juice, and butter if using to make a light pan sauce.
- Serve chicken and broccoli over warm rice, spoon sauce over the top, and finish with green onions.
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Reviewed cooking notes
Why this recipe works
Thin chicken cooks fast
Small pieces brown quickly and stay tender when cooked over medium-high heat.
Garlic sauce carries the bowl
A small amount of sauce seasons both the chicken and rice without making the bowl heavy.
Broccoli balances the plate
A green vegetable adds texture, fiber, and freshness to the rice bowl.
Fix it while cooking
Went wrong, confused, or need help?
Use these quick fixes first. If the issue is still unclear, open Rescue and describe what happened, what step you are on, and what ingredients you already added.
Chicken is dry
Slice it thinner, add a splash of water or broth, and coat with pan sauce.
Too salty
Add more rice, broccoli, or lemon juice to balance.
Bland bowl
Add lemon, pepper, green onion, chili flakes, or a small drizzle of sauce.
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Quick answers
20-Minute Garlic Chicken Rice Bowl FAQ
Can I meal prep this?
Yes. Store rice, chicken, and broccoli together for 3 to 4 days if cooled and refrigerated promptly.
Can I make this gluten-free?
Use gluten-free tamari or another certified gluten-free sauce and check all labels. This page is general cooking guidance, not allergy or medical advice.
How do I make it higher protein?
Use extra chicken, add edamame, or reduce the rice portion and increase vegetables.
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