19 Easy Rice Bowl Recipes
on Jun 10, 2022
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Rice bowls are an easy solution for weeknight meals. They’re simple to make, tasty, and are on the table in short order.
Make a plan to serve some of these easy rice bowls to your family when you’re short on time. We’ve collected 19 easy rice bowl recipes for you to make at home.
Teriyaki Chicken Bowls
This tasty teriyaki chicken bowl comes together easily and takes just 15 minutes to make! Serve it on a bed of steamed rice with your favorite veggies for a delicious meal.
Garlic Shrimp Rice Bowl
You’ll love the flavors of this garlic shrimp rice bowl and it takes just 20 minutes to make! Add your favorite green veggie and you’re good to go.
Detox Salad Bowl
This healthy salad is full of vibrant colors and flavors. Each serving has just 293 calories!
Coconut-Ginger Rice
Fresh ginger and coconut milk make this rice extra tasty. Serve it as a side to your favorite meats and veggies. It takes just 30 minutes to make!
Shrimp Puttanesca Rice Bowl
Shrimp lovers will enjoy this healthy dish that takes about 30 minutes to make. It features plump shrimp served in a tasty home made tomato sauce.
Easy Fried Egg, Rice, Avocado Bowl
It doesn’t get any easier than this fried egg, rice, and avocado bowl. It takes just 15 minutes to make and would be great for lunch or dinner!
Steak Fajita Bowls with Garlic Lime Rice
This colorful rice bowl is loaded with your favorite fajita ingredients. Top it with corn, guacamole, salsa and beans!
Asian Rice Bowls (Build Your Own)
Build-your-own rice bowls are fun for the whole family. Seasoned ground turkey and rice form the base, and then you can add your favorite toppings!
Korean Ground Beef and Rice Bowls
The ground beef in these Korean rice bowls is perfectly seasoned with a combination of sweet, savory, and a bit of spice. Add some veggies for a healthy meal that’s ready to enjoy in just 20 minutes!
Bibimbap – Korean Mixed Rice with Meat and Assorted Vegetables
If you haven’t tried bibimbap, it’s a delicious combination of ground beef, veggies, eggs, and rice. Serve it with the spicy bibimbap sauce included in the recipe for an authentic Korean meal!
BBQ Chicken Bowls with Grilled Veggies & Sweet Potatoes
The chicken in these BBQ chicken bowls is coated with a dry rub that really enhances the flavor. This dish takes just 35 minutes to make, so go ahead and serve it to your family on a busy weeknight!
Cuban Mojo Chicken Quinoa Bowls with Mango Salsa and Black Beans
Mango salsa adds a wonderful sweet flavor to these Cuban mojo chicken quinoa bowls. They’re full of healthy protein and take just 40 minutes to make!
Chicken Burrito Protein Bowls
If you love the protein bowls at Chipotle you’ll enjoy these chicken burrito protein bowls. They’re packed with lean protein and are super easy to make. Enjoy them for lunch or as a delicious dinner.
Sesame-Ginger Forbidden Rice Bowl
This tasty sesame-ginger forbidden rice bowl is completely vegan-friendly! Serve it on Meatless Monday. Your family will love the flavors and textures.
Roasted Broccoli and Farro Bowls
These roasted broccoli and farro bowls are healthy, vegan-friendly, and delicious! Assemble them on Sunday night and enjoy them for lunch during the week!
Easy Vegetarian Taco Bowl
Make a plan to serve this vegetarian-friendly dish for next week’s Meatless Monday! It’s loaded with healthy protein and takes just 20 minutes to make.
Chicken Meatball Rice Bowls
These amazing rice bowls are topped with a sweet and crunchy strawberry cucumber salad and tender glazed chicken meatballs. Serve this dish to family and friends at your next casual get-together!
Vegan Poke Bowl
This vegan-friendly poke bowl is loaded with protein-rich tofu. You’ll love the combination of flavors and textures. It takes just 20 minutes to make!
Mexican Buddha Bowl
You’ll love the vibrant colors and textures of this vegan-friendly Mexican buddha bowl. Top it with sour cream, guacamole, and a sprinkling of fresh cilantro.
Easy Rice Bowl Recipe: Teriyaki Chicken Bowls
Ingredients
Teriyaki Chicken:
- 1 1/2 lb chicken breasts cubed
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons honey, or sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, or apple cider vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- optional 1/4 teaspoon ginger powder
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
For Serving:
- steamed rice
- broccoli
Instructions
- Mix together soy sauce, honey, vinegar, garlic, cornstarch, and optional ginger powder in a small bowl.
- Heat a large pan on medium-high heat. Add oil.
- When the oil is hot, add chicken breasts. Fry for about 3 minutes per side (5-6 in total) until golden brown.
- Add teriyaki sauce to chicken and stir until the sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat. Serve the chicken on top of rice in a bowl with steamed broccoli. Enjoy!
Nutrition information provided is an estimate only and will vary based on ingredient brands and cooking methods used.
