20 Minute Miso Sesame Chicken Bowls Recipe
These 20 Minute Miso Sesame Chicken Bowls are a quick and flavorful meal packed with fresh vegetables, shredded rotisserie chicken, and a tangy miso sesame dressing. Perfect for a nutritious lunch or dinner, this recipe combines the umami richness of miso with zesty citrus and crunchy wonton chips for texture and zest.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: No-Cook Assembly
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Dressing
- 2 tablespoons white miso paste
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh grated/chopped ginger
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup ponzu sauce
- 2 tablespoons lemon or lime juice (or both)
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- Salt, to taste
- Chili flakes, to taste
Salad
- 4–6 cups baby arugula
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 4 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1–2 avocados, sliced
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro and/or basil
Other
- 2–3 cups cooked white rice
- Wonton chips, for serving
Instructions
- Make the dressing: Combine the white miso paste, toasted sesame oil, grated ginger, rice vinegar, ponzu sauce, and lemon or lime juice in a blender or bowl. Blend or whisk until smooth and well combined. Stir in toasted sesame seeds, then season with salt and chili flakes according to your taste.
- Prepare the bowl base: Divide the baby arugula, shredded cabbage, sliced Persian cucumbers, and halved cherry tomatoes evenly between serving bowls.
- Toss the vegetables: Drizzle the miso sesame dressing over the mixed greens and vegetables, then gently toss to coat everything evenly with the dressing.
- Add protein and extras: Top each bowl with shredded rotisserie chicken, sliced avocado, and the fresh chopped cilantro and/or basil.
- Assemble and serve: Spoon the cooked white rice alongside or beneath the veggie and chicken mix as preferred. Add a generous amount of extra dressing over the top and finish with crispy wonton chips for a delightful crunch. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for speed, but grilled or poached chicken breast works well too.
- Adjust chili flakes to your heat preference or omit if sensitive to spice.
- Wonton chips add great crunch but can be substituted with crispy fried onions or toasted nuts.
- Feel free to use brown or jasmine rice instead of white rice for a different flavor.
- This recipe is easily doubled for meal prep or larger gatherings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
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