Japanese · dinner
Sesame Chicken Rice Bowls
Leftover rotisserie chicken gets a Japanese-style teriyaki glaze over microwave rice with crunchy cucumber.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Serves
- 2
- Est. cost
- $7
Ingredients
For 2 servings
Meat & poultry
- rotisserie chicken½ piece
Pantry & grains
- microwave rice2 package
Sauces & condiments
- teriyaki sauce4 tbsp
- rice vinegar1 tbsp
Produce
- cucumber1 piece
- scallion1 bunch
Spices
- sesame seeds1 tbsp
Method
- 1
Slice cucumber and toss with rice vinegar and a pinch of salt.
- 2
Shred remaining chicken.
- 3
Simmer chicken with teriyaki sauce and 2 tbsp water in a skillet over medium until glossy, 4 minutes.
- 4
Heat rice per package directions.
- 5
Serve chicken over rice with cucumber, sliced scallion and sesame seeds.
Approximate per serving: 540 calories, 36g protein. These are estimates, not lab-tested nutrition facts.
Cost is an estimate at typical US supermarket prices; staples like oil, salt and spices are counted at a few cents.
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