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Sesame Chicken Bowls are loaded with sautéed sesame chicken, garlic veggies, edamame and a delicious sesame sauce served over brown rice.
Sesame Chicken Bowls are your perfect weeknight
meal loaded with protein, fiber and nutrients. The sesame chicken sauce is made
with soy sauce, garlic, sesame oil, honey, ginger and of course, sesame seeds.
Sesame Chicken Bowls are loaded with flavor and are so delicious with brown
rice, veggies and edamame.
I am super excited to share my partnership with
the United Soybean Board for Soy Foods Month this April. As you may know, my
parents have a farm where we grow a rotating variety of crops including
soybeans. My kids have grown up being able to grab fresh edamame from the field
as a snack when they’re playing! So, it is a dream to share why I love cooking
with soy products.
How to Make Sesame Chicken Bowls
Sesame Chicken Bowls are easy to make and are
ready in 30 minutes! I call it a weeknight dinner because it takes little time
to make and can be enjoyed quickly when you’re running out the door for kid
activities or getting home late from work. First, get your rice cooking. I
chose brown rice because it contains more fiber and nutrients than white rice.
My trick is to cook a big batch of brown rice ahead of time and freeze in
zipped bags to save a ton of time for my stir-fries. Then, I have rice ready to
go in 5 minutes when I need it. Another trick is to use quick cook brown rice
to save time which is what I used in this recipe.
Then, chop your veggies and chicken. Sauté the
chicken and make the sesame sauce. In another pan (or you can cook it all
together if you prefer), sauté your vegetables. Steam the edamame. Serve the
sesame chicken sauce, vegetables, and edamame over the rice.
Sesame Chicken Bowls Nutrition
One serving of sesame chicken
bowls has 522 calories, 31 grams of protein, 5 grams of fiber along with
vitamin D, iron and potassium. A delicious dinner all in one bowl loaded with
nutrients.
How to Cook with Soy
We love using soy in so many different ways! My
kids absolutely love a bowl of crispy tofu stir-fry
with veggies served over rice. In fact, when I asked my kids to tell me their 3
favorite dinners, two of them said a tofu stir-fry. We sometimes use soymilk in
addition to cow’s milk. Soymilk typically has 8 grams of protein
per cup which is comparable to cow’s milk. Veggie burgers made with soy are always a favorite and
are typically pretty high in protein when made with soy. For example,
MorningStar Farms Veggie Grillers Burgers that are made with soy have 16 grams
of protein. We also love edamame in snack mixes (roasted) or added to
a stir-fry for extra protein and nutrients.
Is soy healthy?
Eating foods with soy can be very beneficial in
your diet. Soybeans are used in many foods like soymilk, edamame (used in this
recipe!), tofu, tempeh, miso, soybean oil and more. Soy foods are a great source of
plant-based protein and we often replace meat in our diet at some meals. I
love eating a variety of plant-based foods along with incorporating animal
products into our diets. Soy is also a good source of folate, potassium and fiber. Soy protein and soybean oil (often labeled as vegetable oil) are
heart healthy and are low in saturated fats making them a good swap for animal proteins. I love
incorporating soy into our diets along with other nutritious foods.
I personally eat a bit of everything. Some days,
we eat all plant-based and some days, we enjoy meat. It just depends and I love
having a balanced diet that can fit all foods. In this recipe, I did a bit of
both! These sesame chicken bowls have chicken along with plant foods like
edamame and veggies.
*Learn more about Soy Foods Month.
Recipes Using Soy
Strawberry Avocado Feta Spinach Salad
Chocolate Raspberry Smoothie– use soymilk in any smoothie recipe!
Yield: serves 4
Sesame Chicken Bowls are loaded with sautéed sesame chicken, garlic veggies, edamame and a delicious sesame sauce served over brown rice.
Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Total time: 30 minutes
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Cook the brown rice according to directions.
the oil over medium-high heat and cook the chicken until it reaches an internal
temperature of 165°F and is cooked through and browned, about 6-7 minutes
flipping halfway through.
5. Add the chicken into the saucepan with the sauce and toss. Heat the shelled edamame in the microwave until warm.
6. To serve, scoop the brown rice into a bowl, top with the sesame chicken, garlic vegetables, edamame and green onion.
Enjoy!
This post is sponsored by the United Soy Board and I am happy to share the nutrition benefits of soy!
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