Chicken Banh Mi Rice Bowls
Simple | Weeknight Favorite
Takeout cravings hit fast — but this hits faster. The 15-Minute Dinner That Beats Takeout
These Chicken Banh Mi Rice Bowls are everything you love about a classic banh mi — bright, crunchy, savory, slightly spicy — turned into an easy, gluten-free bowl you can make at home in about 15 minutes.
Ground chicken, crisp carrots, cool cucumbers, fluffy jasmine rice, and a drizzle of spicy mayo that ties everything together.
It’s fresh. It’s fast. It’s the kind of meal you’ll crave again tomorrow.
Why These Banh Mi Bowls Work
Ready in 15 minutes. This is what weeknight dinners should feel like.
- Naturally gluten free
- High protein + balanced
- Fresh, crunchy, and satisfying
- Perfect for meal prep
- Takeout flavor — homemade ease
The Flavor Combo (Why You’ll Be Hooked)
Banh mi flavors are all about balance. Every bite hits sweet, salty, crunchy, and spicy all at once.
- Savory ground chicken
- Crisp, fresh vegetables
- Bright acidity
- Creamy heat from spicy mayo
- Soft, comforting rice
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Texture Is Everything
This bowl works because of contrast. It’s what makes you go back for another bite.
- Warm rice
- Savory chicken
- Crisp vegetables
- Creamy sauce
Perfect for Meal Prep
Make a batch and you’re set for the week. It holds up beautifully and actually tastes exciting the next day.
- Store components separately
- Assemble fresh
- Reheat chicken + rice
- Add veggies + sauce right before serving
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Chicken Banh Mi Rice Bowls
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Description
These gluten-free chicken banh mi rice bowls are fresh, flavorful, and ready in 15 minutes. Made with ground chicken, veggies, and spicy mayo.
Ingredients
Quick Pickled Jalapenos
- 1 jalapeno, thinly sliced
- 1/4 shallot, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Chicken & Veggies
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 lb. ground chicken
- 2 tablespoons shallot, minced
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup liquid aminos or soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup cilantro, roughly chopped
- 1 cucumber, sliced thinly
- 1 red snack pepper, sliced thinly
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 3 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 1 carrot, sliced thinly or grated
- 1-2 scallions, thinly sliced
Spicy Mayo
- 1/3 cup avocado mayo
- 1 tablespoon sriracha or other hot sauce (more if you like it spicier)
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Instructions
To make the chicken
- Heat a medium skillet up over high heat. Swirl the sesame oil in the pan. When the pan is hot, add in the ground chicken and break up so that it covers the pan. Let it cook for 4 minutes without mixing or turning it – you want it to burn. Add in the minced shallots and garlic. Break up the chicken into smaller pieces and turn to cook throughout.
- When the chicken is fully cooked. Turn the heat off and stir in liquid aminos, brown sugar, rice vinegar, red pepper flakes and cilantro.
- Toss together the cucumber, red snack pepper and sesame seeds in a small bowl.
- To arrange the bowls, I like to put the rice in one corner or side of a shallow bowl or plate. Then add in the chicken. Add the carrots and cucumbers on opposite sides. Garnish with scallions and the quick pickled jalapenos. Drizzle with the spicy mayo.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Japanese
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