Zesty + Spicy Chicken Fusion Bowl

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add 2 lb chicken thighs to a bowl.
  2. 2Add 2 lb chicken thighs to a bowl.
  3. 3Add 2 lb chicken thighs to a bowl.
  4. 4Drizzle with 1 tbsp avocado or olive oil, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 2 tbsp rice vinegar.
  5. 5Drizzle with 1 tbsp avocado or olive oil, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 2 tbsp rice vinegar.
  6. 6Drizzle with 1 tbsp avocado or olive oil, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 2 tbsp rice vinegar.
  7. 7Season with 2 generous pinches of salt and pepper, 1/2 tbsp each of 5 spice, garlic powder, onion powder, and chipotle powder, and finally, 1/2 tsp cayenne powder for a kick.
  8. 8Season with 2 generous pinches of salt and pepper, 1/2 tbsp each of 5 spice, garlic powder, onion powder, and chipotle powder, and finally, 1/2 tsp cayenne powder for a kick.
  9. 9Season with 2 generous pinches of salt and pepper, 1/2 tbsp each of 5 spice, garlic powder, onion powder, and chipotle powder, and finally, 1/2 tsp cayenne powder for a kick.
  10. 10Mix well and let marinate for 30 minutes.
  11. 11Mix well and let marinate for 30 minutes.
  12. 12Mix well and let marinate for 30 minutes.
  13. 13Thinly slice 1 red onion.
  14. 14Thinly slice 1 red onion.
  15. 15Thinly slice 1 red onion.
  16. 16Add it to a bowl with the juice of 2 limes, a pinch of salt, and 1 tbsp chile lime seasoning.
  17. 17Add it to a bowl with the juice of 2 limes, a pinch of salt, and 1 tbsp chile lime seasoning.
  18. 18Add it to a bowl with the juice of 2 limes, a pinch of salt, and 1 tbsp chile lime seasoning.
  19. 19Mix well and let it sit, stirring every few minutes.
  20. 20Mix well and let it sit, stirring every few minutes.
  21. 21Mix well and let it sit, stirring every few minutes.
  22. 22Make your slaw by shredding 1/2 small purple cabbage and 3 carrots.
  23. 23Make your slaw by shredding 1/2 small purple cabbage and 3 carrots.
  24. 24Make your slaw by shredding 1/2 small purple cabbage and 3 carrots.
  25. 25Thinly slice 3 Persian cucumbers, chop a large handful of fresh cilantro, and dice 2 scallions.
  26. 26Thinly slice 3 Persian cucumbers, chop a large handful of fresh cilantro, and dice 2 scallions.
  27. 27Thinly slice 3 Persian cucumbers, chop a large handful of fresh cilantro, and dice 2 scallions.
  28. 28Add to a bowl.
  29. 29Add to a bowl.
  30. 30Add to a bowl.
  31. 31For the slaw sauce, mix 5 tbsp mayo, 1.5 tbsp sriracha, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp honey or powdered monkfruit, 1 tsp minced garlic, and the juice of 1 lime.
  32. 32For the slaw sauce, mix 5 tbsp mayo, 1.5 tbsp sriracha, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp honey or powdered monkfruit, 1 tsp minced garlic, and the juice of 1 lime.
  33. 33For the slaw sauce, mix 5 tbsp mayo, 1.5 tbsp sriracha, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp honey or powdered monkfruit, 1 tsp minced garlic, and the juice of 1 lime.
  34. 34Toss most of the sauce into the slaw and save some for later.
  35. 35Toss most of the sauce into the slaw and save some for later.
  36. 36Toss most of the sauce into the slaw and save some for later.
  37. 37Cook your chicken by heating a pan to medium.
  38. 38Cook your chicken by heating a pan to medium.
  39. 39Cook your chicken by heating a pan to medium.
  40. 40Add chicken and cook for 3 minutes on the first side, flip, cover, and cook for another 7 minutes.
  41. 41Add chicken and cook for 3 minutes on the first side, flip, cover, and cook for another 7 minutes.
  42. 42Add chicken and cook for 3 minutes on the first side, flip, cover, and cook for another 7 minutes.
  43. 43Flip again, cover, and turn off the heat.
  44. 44Flip again, cover, and turn off the heat.
  45. 45Flip again, cover, and turn off the heat.
  46. 46Let it sit for a few minutes so the juices distribute evenly.
  47. 47Let it sit for a few minutes so the juices distribute evenly.
  48. 48Let it sit for a few minutes so the juices distribute evenly.
  49. 49Prepare your base; I used my Kaizen rice to keep this high-protein & low-carb, but regular rice, quinoa, or cauli rice work!
  50. 50Prepare your base; I used my Kaizen rice to keep this high-protein & low-carb, but regular rice, quinoa, or cauli rice work!
  51. 51Prepare your base; I used my Kaizen rice to keep this high-protein & low-carb, but regular rice, quinoa, or cauli rice work!
  52. 52Assemble your bowls! Add your Kaizen rice base, some slaw, sliced chicken, pickled onions, drizzle with a spoon or two of reserved sauce, fresh cilantro, sesame seeds and avo.
  53. 53Assemble your bowls! Add your Kaizen rice base, some slaw, sliced chicken, pickled onions, drizzle with a spoon or two of reserved sauce, fresh cilantro, sesame seeds and avo.
  54. 54Assemble your bowls! Add your Kaizen rice base, some slaw, sliced chicken, pickled onions, drizzle with a spoon or two of reserved sauce, fresh cilantro, sesame seeds and avo.

Ingredients

  • 2 lb chicken thighs
  • 2 lb chicken thighs
  • 2 lb chicken thighs
  • 1 tbsp avocado or olive oil
  • 1 tbsp avocado or olive oil
  • 1 tbsp avocado or olive oil
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 pinches salt
  • 2 pinches salt
  • 2 pinches salt
  • 2 pinches pepper
  • 2 pinches pepper
  • 2 pinches pepper
  • 0.5 tbsp 5 spice
  • 0.5 tbsp 5 spice
  • 0.5 tbsp 5 spice
  • 0.5 tbsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tbsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tbsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tbsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tbsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tbsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tbsp chipotle powder
  • 0.5 tbsp chipotle powder
  • 0.5 tbsp chipotle powder
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne powder
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne powder
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne powder
  • 1 red onion
  • 1 red onion
  • 1 red onion
  • 2 limes
  • 2 limes
  • 2 limes
  • 1 tbsp chile lime seasoning
  • 1 tbsp chile lime seasoning
  • 1 tbsp chile lime seasoning
  • 0.5 small purple cabbage
  • 0.5 small purple cabbage
  • 0.5 small purple cabbage
  • 3 carrots
  • 3 carrots
  • 3 carrots
  • 3 Persian cucumbers
  • 3 Persian cucumbers
  • 3 Persian cucumbers
  • 1 handful fresh cilantro
  • 1 handful fresh cilantro
  • 1 handful fresh cilantro
  • 2 scallions
  • 2 scallions
  • 2 scallions
  • 5 tbsp mayo
  • 5 tbsp mayo
  • 5 tbsp mayo
  • 1.5 tbsp sriracha
  • 1.5 tbsp sriracha
  • 1.5 tbsp sriracha
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp honey or powdered monkfruit
  • 1 tsp honey or powdered monkfruit
  • 1 tsp honey or powdered monkfruit
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 lime
  • 1 lime
  • 1 lime
  • Kaizen rice
  • Kaizen rice
  • Kaizen rice
  • sesame seeds
  • sesame seeds
  • sesame seeds
  • avocado
  • avocado
  • avocado

Equipment

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Tips

  • Use regular rice or Kaizen rice for an additional 20g protein per serving.
  • Let chicken sit for a few minutes after cooking so the juices distribute evenly.
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  • Toss most of the slaw sauce into the slaw and save some for later to drizzle over the assembled bowl.
  • Stir the pickled onions every few minutes while they sit.
  • Full recipe can be found on ShredHapens website