Never heard of a poke bowl before? Traditionally, it’s Hawaiian-inspired dish that’s typically made with rice, veggies, and sushi-grade raw fish like ahi tuna, and a finishing sauce for added flavor and creaminess. But you won’t find sushi in these poke bowls because I’ve swapped that for juicy cooked chicken that’s laid over a bed of fragrant jasmine rice. Plus there’s cucumbers, carrots, shelled edamame, pickled red onions, and more! Warm chicken, cool veggies, soft rice, crunchy veggies, savory and a little sweet, there’s everything amazing going on here and you’ll love it! 🙌🏻 And best of all, these chicken poke bowls are ready in 30 minutes. The chicken in these poke bowls stays super moist and juicy, and the slightly sticky, salty-sweet sauce perfectly coats each bite of chicken. The sauce is made with soy sauce, lime juice, hoisin sauce, and a little honey to balance out all the salty and umami flavors going on. Tip: If you love teriyaki chicken, then you’ll definitely want to make this poke bowl recipe!
Ingredients Needed
To make these Hawaiian-inspired chicken breast poke bowls, gather the following ingredients. Not everything is essential and these are very mix-and-match with lots of room for inspiration and substitutions as you see fit. Don’t have something or don’t like it? Omit it!
Reduced sodium or lite soy sauce (use gluten-free soy sauce if needed) Hoisin sauce Lime juice Honey Garlic cloves Ginger – fresh is great, dried is just fine too Olive oil Boneless skinless chicken breasts – timesaving trick is to use store bought rotisserie chicken and dice or shred it Cooked jasmine rice – I am a huge fan of Uncle Ben’s Ready Rice packets which are ready in 90 seconds in your microwave Cucumber Edamame Shredded carrots Fresh cilantro Pickled red onions, optional and see below Sesame seeds, optional Lime wedges, optional Red pepper flakes or chili oil, optional for a touch of heat Sriracha mayo, for serving, optional – mix a dollop of mayo with a few drops of sriracha and drizzle or buy it
Note: Scroll down to the recipe card section of the post for the ingredients with amounts included and for more complete directions.
How to Make Chicken Poke Bowls
If ‘poke bowl’ is a new term for you, know that they’re incredibly simple to prepare. You’re basically making a loaded chicken and rice bowl with lots of toppings! Here’s a brief overview of the cooking process:
Storage and Reheating Instructions
In the fridge: Store the chicken and rice in one airtight container, and the veggies and toppings in another. This keeps everything fresh! Leftovers will last up to 4-5 days. Note that you can omit the pickled red onions if desired, or you can sometimes find them at the grocery store. Do whatever is easiest for you! To reheat: The chicken and rice both reheat like a dream, which makes these bowls fantastic for meal prep. Warm the chicken and rice in the microwave for 30-second bursts until hot, then top with the fresh veggies and the remaining garnishes.
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