Having chicken breasts in your freezer takes stress out of getting dinner on the table for your family. They are versatile and can be made into countless entrees for dinner. Hoisin Chicken Rice Bowls are an ideal make ahead dinner for a busy night. Diced chicken, red peppers, mushrooms, and garlic are sautéed in a little peanut oil and seasoned with a salty and spicy sweet combination of teriyaki and hoisin sauces. Serve in a crisp lettuce lined bowl filled with steaming rice and you have a better than Chinese take out meal.
Hoisin Chicken Rice Bowls are a go-to meal for my family. I make a big batch because it tastes freshly made when reheated, and I can get a few meals out of it. Make a triple batch and freeze some for a quick dinner when you are pressed for time. Imagine your delight when you pull your homemade dinner from the freezer and all that needs to be done is heat it up. The simple things in life make everyone happy.
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Hoisin Chicken Rice Bowls
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 5 servings 1x
Description
Hoisin Chicken Rice Bowls are a healthy Asian entree featuring tender chicken, red peppers, and mushrooms in a savory-sweet sauce, served over rice.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) peanut oil
- 1 large red pepper, diced small
- 1 10-oz (285 g) package baby portobello mushrooms, diced small
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 lb (900 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced small
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) teriyaki sauce
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) hoisin sauce
- Cooked rice, for serving
- Crisp lettuce leaves, for serving
Instructions
- Heat 1 tbsp of peanut oil over medium-high heat in a large sauté pan.
- Add the diced red pepper and mushrooms to the pan and sauté for 5-6 minutes until they are tender.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add the diced chicken to the pan and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink.
- Stir in the teriyaki sauce and hoisin sauce, mixing well to coat the chicken and vegetables evenly.
- Continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce is heated through.
- Serve the hoisin chicken mixture over bowls of steaming rice, lined with crisp lettuce leaves.
Notes
- This dish is perfect for making ahead and reheats well, maintaining its fresh taste.
- Consider making a triple batch and freezing portions for quick dinners.
- Serve in lettuce-lined bowls for added crunch and presentation.
- Substitute tofu for a vegetarian version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 75
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I freeze this dish for later?
Yes — the article specifically recommends making a triple batch and freezing portions for quick dinners. The chicken and sauce reheat well straight from the freezer, so you can pull out a homemade meal whenever you’re pressed for time.
Is there a vegetarian option for this recipe?
The notes suggest substituting tofu for the chicken. Keep the rest of the recipe the same — sauté the diced red pepper, mushrooms, and garlic in 1 tbsp of peanut oil, then add the tofu and coat everything with the 1/4 cup teriyaki and 1/4 cup hoisin sauces.
Why line the bowl with lettuce leaves?
The recipe calls for crisp lettuce leaves as a liner both for added crunch and presentation. The contrast between the crisp lettuce, the tender chicken mixture, and the steaming rice is part of what makes this feel like a restaurant-style rice bowl.
