Description
If you’re searching for a nutritious and satisfying meal, the Copycat Sweetgreen Crispy Rice Bowl is your answer! This vibrant bowl is brimming with fresh vegetables, lean chicken, and crispy rice to create a delightful combination of flavors and textures. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping, this recipe allows you to customize ingredients based on what you have on hand, ensuring that it suits your family’s tastes. With each bite, you’ll enjoy a medley of nutrients and satisfying crunches that make healthy eating exciting. Whether you’re enjoying it for lunch or dinner, this bowl is sure to become a household favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bag Success Boil-in-Bag White Rice (or 1 heaping cup cooked rice)
- 5 oz mixed greens
- 1 1/2 cups shredded red cabbage
- 1 cup diced cucumbers
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
- 1/3 cup slivered almonds
- 1 lb chicken tenderloins (or chicken breast)
- 1 tbsp blackened seasoning
- Olive oil spray
- 1/2 cup puffed rice cereal
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp honey
- Dressing of choice (Spicy Cashew or Sesame)
Instructions
- Prepare the crispy rice by heating sesame oil, soy sauce, and honey in a small pan. Stir in puffed rice cereal until coated and crispy (about 2–3 minutes). Set aside.
- Cook the Success Boil-in-Bag White Rice according to package instructions and set aside.
- Season chicken with olive oil spray and blackened seasoning. Cook in an air fryer at 400°F for about 10–15 minutes or bake at the same temperature for about 20 minutes until fully cooked. Chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Assemble your bowls starting with mixed greens at the base, followed by rice, chicken, crispy rice, veggies, and dressing.
- Serve immediately and enjoy with lime juice if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 500g)
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg