Sesame Soy Chicken Bowls with Coconut Rice

Step 1

At least 30 minutes before (but you can do this overnight!), place the chicken in a resealable bag. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, chili garlic sauce, garlic cloves and ginger. Pour it over the chicken. This can marinate anywhere from 30 minutes to a full 24 hours!

Step 2

To make the coconut rice, heat a saucepan over medium-high heat and add the rice, coconut milk, coconut water and salt. Stir, then bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and let cook for about 30 minutes, until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork, then stir in coconut oil. Stir in the shredded coconut and serve.

Step 3

When you’re ready to make the chicken, heat the broiler on high and place a wire rack 3 to 4 inches below. Line a baking sheet with foil. Use kitchen tongs to pull the chicken from the marinade and place it on the foil. (Discard the remaining marinade.)

Step 4

Broil the chicken for 7 minutes, then flip it and broil for 7 minutes more. If you don’t want to broil it, you can bake it at 425 degrees F for 30 minutes, then check to see if it is done. Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before slicing it.

Step 5

To assemble the bowls, add the coconut rice on the bottom. Top with the avocado, shredded cabbage and spiralized carrots, some green onions and a little cilantro. Add the chicken on top along with a few avocado slices. Top with toasted sesame seeds and a lime wedge. You can also drizzle on extra toasted sesame oil if you’d like!