Description
20 Minute Ponzu Ginger Chicken Bowls are a quick and vibrant meal that will elevate your weeknight dinners. Marinated chicken, zesty ponzu sauce, and fresh veggies come together in a colorful bowl that bursts with flavor. Ready in just 20 minutes, this dish is perfect for busy evenings or casual get-togethers. Enjoy the harmony of ginger and citrus as each bite transports you to a culinary paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 lb)
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1/3 cup ponzu sauce
- 2 bell peppers, thinly sliced
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 1 cup rice or quinoa (uncooked)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces; slice veggies.
- Mix ponzu sauce, ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil in a bowl. Add chicken, coat well, and marinate for 10 minutes.
- Cook rice or quinoa according to package instructions.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in bell peppers during the last couple of minutes until slightly tender.
- Serve rice or quinoa topped with the chicken and veggie mixture. Garnish with green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg