Asian-Inspired Crunch Bowls

Serves: 4 Fresh / Salty / Sour / Spiced / Gluten-Friendly Option

Components:

1. Base: Brown Rice

2. Protein: Hoisin-Ginger Shredded Chicken

3. Slaw: Quick-Pickled Carrot & Cabbage

4. Crunch: Crispy Shallots or Peanuts

5. Dressing (choose one):

   • Chili-Lime Vinaigrette

   • Coconut Curry Yogurt Sauce (optional)

     
     

1. Brown Rice Base

Ingredients:

• 1 cup short grain brown rice

• 2¼ cups water

• 1 tsp sesame oil

• Pinch of salt

  
  

Instructions:

1. Rinse rice. Combine with water and salt. Bring to boil, cover, and reduce to simmer for 45 min.

2. Remove from heat, stir in sesame oil, and let sit covered 10 min.

   
   

2. Hoisin-Ginger Shredded Chicken (see prior card)

Use the family-sized version:

• 1.5 lbs chicken thighs

• ¼ cup hoisin, 1 tbsp soy, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, ginger, garlic, lime, sesame oil

• Roast, shred, glaze, chill.

  
  

3. Pickled Slaw

Ingredients:

• 1 cup shredded red cabbage

• 1 cup shredded green cabbage

• 1 carrot, julienned

• 2 tbsp rice vinegar

• 1 tsp sugar

• ¼ tsp salt

• Optional: mango matchsticks or cilantro

  
  

Instructions: Toss all ingredients in a bowl. Let sit 15–30 minutes (or overnight) to lightly pickle.

4. Crunch Toppings

Options (choose one or both):

• ½ cup crispy shallots (store-bought or homemade)

• ¼ cup roasted peanuts, crushed

  
  

5. Dressings (Choose one or both)

A. Chili-Lime Vinaigrette

• 2 tbsp lime juice

• 1 tbsp rice vinegar

• 1 tsp honey

• ½ tsp soy

• 1 small garlic clove, minced

• Pinch of chili flakes

• 2 tbsp neutral oil

  
  

  Shake to combine.

  
  

B. Coconut Curry Yogurt Sauce (Optional)

• ¼ cup plain yogurt

• 2 tbsp coconut milk

• ½ tsp curry powder

• ½ tsp lime juice

• ½ tsp honey

  
  

  Whisk until smooth.

Assembly

In a bowl:

• Scoop brown rice as base

• Add slaw to one side, chicken to the other

• Sprinkle with crispy shallots or peanuts

• Drizzle with your dressing of choice

• Garnish with herbs or lime wedge if desired

  
  

Enjoy your Asian-Inspired Crunch Bowl!