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Garlic Sesame Chicken Bowls

Savory garlic-sesame marinated chicken served over brown rice with quick pickled vegetables and avocado.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 3 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 to 1.5 pounds boneless chicken thighs
  • 1/3 cup coconut aminos
  • 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 4 cups cooked brown rice *
  • 1 large ripe avocado sliced
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds

Equipment

  • large 12-inch skillet
  • mixing bowl or measuring cup
  • Zip-top Bag
  • rice pot or rice cooker

Method
 

  1. Prepare the quick pickled vegetables according to your recipe and set them aside; they can be made 3–4 days ahead.
  2. Whisk the marinade in a bowl: combine coconut aminos, toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, and minced garlic.
  3. Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and place them in a zip-top bag.
  4. Pour the marinade into the bag with the chicken, seal, and massage to coat. Refrigerate at least 20 minutes or up to 24 hours.
  5. Cook the brown rice according to package instructions while the chicken marinates.
  6. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add the marinated chicken and any remaining marinade to the skillet.
  7. Sauté the chicken, stirring occasionally, until cooked through and golden and most of the marinade has reduced and thickened, about 5–8 minutes.
  8. Assemble bowls with cooked brown rice, the sticky garlic-sesame chicken, pickled vegetables, and sliced avocado.
  9. Sprinkle each bowl with sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

  • Cook 1.2 cups dry rice to yield about 4 cups cooked brown rice.
  • Pickled vegetables get more flavorful after a day.
  • Marinate chicken at least 20 minutes for best flavor.
  • Do not overcook the chicken to keep it tender.