Can I use white rice instead of brown rice?

Absolutely! White rice will work just as well, though brown rice adds a bit more fiber and nutrients.

How long will the dressing last in the fridge?

The dressing will stay fresh in the fridge for about a week in an airtight container. Give it a good shake before using it!

How can I make this spicier?

You can add extra Sriracha or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes to the dressing for more heat.

Delicious and Nutritious Asian Buddha Bowl

Name: Delicious and Nutritious Asian Buddha Bowl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 cup cooked brown rice; 1 large boneless, skinless chicken breast or few thighs (can substitute with tofu for a vegan buddha bowl); 1 cup shelled and cooked edamame; 1 carrot, julienned or shredded; 1 cucumber, sliced thin; 1 avocado, sliced; 2 green onions, sliced thin; 1/4 cup kimchi (optional for a flavorful kick); Sesame seeds for garnish; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup; 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger; 1 garlic clove, minced (or a teaspoon of garlic powder)

Delicious and Nutritious Asian Buddha Bowl

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This Asian Buddha Bowl is a healthy, delicious meal packed with chicken, veggies, and a spicy ginger-sesame dressing. Perfect for any meal!

Author: Natalia
Prep Time: 15
Cook Time: 20
Total Time: 35 minutes
Yield: 2 1x
Category: Main Dish
Method: Mixing
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

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For the Bowl:

1 cup cooked brown rice
1 large boneless, skinless chicken breast or few thighs (can substitute with tofu for a vegan buddha bowl)
1 cup shelled and cooked edamame
1 carrot, julienned or shredded
1 cucumber, sliced thin
1 avocado, sliced
2 green onions, sliced thin
1/4 cup kimchi (optional for a flavorful kick)
Sesame seeds for garnish

For the Spicy Ginger-Sesame Dressing:

3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
1 garlic clove, minced (or a teaspoon of garlic powder)

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Instructions

Cook the Brown Rice: Start by cooking the brown rice according to package instructions. While it’s cooking, you can prep the rest of the bowl ingredients.
Prepare the Chicken (or Tofu): Grill or pan-sear the chicken until fully cooked, about 6–7 minutes per side, depending on thickness. You can also air-fry it for 12 minutes. Make sure you cut it into thinner slices so it cooks through. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes, then slice it into thin strips.
Prepare Vegetables: Julienne the carrot, slice the cucumber, avocado, and green onions, and set them aside. Boil shelled edamame for 3-5 minutes.
Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk the sauce ingredients together – soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey or maple syrup, ginger, garlic, Sriracha, and sesame seeds. This delicious dressing will bring all the flavors together.
Assemble the Bowl: In a large bowl, start with a base of brown rice, then layer on the chicken (or tofu), edamame, carrot, cucumber, avocado, and kimchi. Drizzle generously with the spicy ginger-sesame dressing and sprinkle sesame seeds for garnish.

Nutrition

Serving Size:
Calories: 756
Sugar: 7.8 g
Sodium: 819.6 mg
Fat: 26.5 g
Carbohydrates: 95.2 g
Protein: 37.5 g
Cholesterol: 62.1 mg

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