korean chicken bowl with avocado

Portland, OR
Updated on Jun 29, 2019

Korean Chicken Bowls are full of flavorful ingredients that together compose a complete meal.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Broil
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken thighs, boneless, skinless
  • 4 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 4 teaspoons chili garlic sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice
  • 1 1/2 cups coconut milk, unsweetened
  • 1/2 cup coconut water
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut, shredded (optional)
  • 1 bunch green onions, chopped
  • 2 cups red cabbage, shredded
  • 1-2 avocadoes, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
  • 2 tablespoons black sesame seeds, toasted
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, fresh
  • 1 - lime, cut into wedges

How To Make korean chicken bowl with avocado

  • Step 1
    Mix the soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, chili garlic sauce, garlic cloves and ginger. Put chicken in resealable bag with marinade. Marinade chicken for at least 1 hour and up to all day.
  • Step 2
    Heat a pan over medium high heat and add rice, coconut milk, coconut water and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and let cook for about 30 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed. Fluff rice with a fork, then stir in coconut oil. Stir in the shredded coconut.
  • Step 3
    Heat broiler on high. Place chicken on a rack 3-4 inches below the broiler. Cook 5-6 minutes on each side. Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before slicing it.
  • Step 4
    To assemble bowls, start with rice on the bottom. Then add avocado, shredded cabbage, tomatoes, and some green onions and a little cilantro.
  • Step 5
    Place slices of chicken on top with a few more slices of avocado. Top with sesame seeds and a slice of lime.

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Ingredient: Chicken
Culture: Korean
Method: Broil

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