Description
A quick and flavorful spicy chicken rice bowl that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 4 cups cooked white rice
- 1/3 cup hot sauce, plus more for serving
- 1 tablespoon butter
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Instructions
- Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels.
- Season the chicken with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken pieces in a single layer and cook for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned.
- Reduce the heat to medium and continue cooking for another 5–7 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Add butter and 2 tablespoons of hot sauce to the skillet, then toss the chicken until coated and glossy.
- Divide the cooked white rice between 4 bowls.
- Spoon the spicy chicken over the rice.
- Drizzle extra hot sauce over the chicken and rice before serving.
Notes
- Adjust hot sauce quantity to your spice preference.
- Works well with brown rice for a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 465
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
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