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A bowl of white rice topped with diced cucumber, marinated chicken pieces in sauce, pickled red onions, and a drizzle of green creamy dressing, with a fork resting on the bowl’s edge.
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Golden Chicken Bowls

These Golden Chicken Bowls are bold, cozy, and weeknight-friendly. Juicy, turmeric-spiced chicken gets pan-seared until perfectly golden, then piled over fluffy jasmine rice with tangy sumac pickled onions and a creamy herby yogurt sauce.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Diet Gluten Free
Keyword gluten-free, Nut Free
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 549kcal
Author Nicole Modic

Ingredients

For the Golden Chicken

  • 1 ½ Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs cut into bite-size pieces⁣
  • 2 Teaspoons Garlic Powder
  • 2 Teaspoons Onion Powder
  • 1 Teaspoon Turmeric⁣
  • 1 Teaspoon Ground Ginger
  • 2 Teaspoons Kosher Salt
  • ½ Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons Honey
  • 2 Tablespoons Avocado Oil
  • 2 Limes juiced⁣

For the Herby Yogurt Sauce

  • 1 Cup Greek Yogurt
  • ¼ Cup Chives or Green Onions
  • ¼ Cup Italian Parsley
  • ½ Jalapeno seeds removed⁣
  • 1 Clove Garlic
  • ½ Lemon juiced⁣
  • ½ Teaspoon Kosher Salt

For the Sumac Pickled Red Onions

  • ½ Red Onion very thinly sliced⁣
  • 2 Tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1 Teaspoon Sumac⁣
  • ½ Teaspoon Salt

Other

  • 2 Cups Jasmine Rice cooked (I buy frozen just to save time)⁣

Instructions

  • To make these bowls, start by preparing the sumac pickled onions. Add the thinly sliced red onion, red wine vinegar, sumac, and salt to a small bowl. Toss well and set aside to pickle while you prepare the rest of the recipe.
  • Next, season the chicken. Add the bite-size chicken pieces to a large bowl and toss thoroughly with the garlic powder, onion powder, turmeric, ground ginger, kosher salt, black pepper, honey, avocado oil, and fresh lime juice. Let the chicken sit for a few minutes to marinate while you make the sauce.
  • Then, make the herby yogurt sauce. Add the Greek yogurt, chives, parsley, jalapeño, garlic, lemon juice, and salt to a small food processor and blend until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, then set the sauce aside.
  • Now it’s time to cook the chicken. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add the chicken pieces to the hot pan and cook them undisturbed for 2–3 minutes per side to develop a golden crust. Continue cooking, flipping every few minutes to prevent burning, until the chicken is fully cooked through and beautifully golden, about 5–6 minutes longer.
  • Finally, assemble the bowls. Divide the cooked jasmine rice among bowls, top with the golden chicken and sumac pickled onions, then drizzle generously with the herby yogurt sauce. Serve immediately and enjoy.

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Nutrition

Calories: 549kcal | Carbohydrates: 94g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 1811mg | Potassium: 448mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 477IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 122mg | Iron: 2mg
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