Easy Spicy Peanut Chicken & Rice Bowl with Chili Crisp
If dinner’s been feeling a little too repetitive lately, this bowl fixes that fast. Spicy chili crisp, savory chicken and peanut sauce come together over rice for the kind of meal that feels way more impressive than the effort required.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Minute® Instant Jasmine Rice
- 1 cup rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 3 tbsp Thai-style peanut sauce (store-bought)
- 1 tbsp chili crisp oil (store-bought)
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tbsp black sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Lime wedges
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Instructions
Step 1
Prepare rice according to package directions.Step 2
In a small bowl, mix peanut sauce and chili crisp oil together.Step 3
In a large bowl, combine rice, chicken and sauce mixture together until rice and chicken are fully coated.Step 4
Garnish with green onions, peanuts and sesame seeds. Serve with lime wedge.
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When you’re staring at the fridge after a long day and want a real meal—but absolutely refuse to actually “cook”—this bowl is your ultimate shortcut. We’ve taken shredded rotisserie chicken and our perfectly fluffy jasmine rice, then tossed them in a quick, magical mix of creamy peanut sauce and spicy chili crisp oil. It is a 10-minute meal that gives you all the rich, nutty, spicy satisfaction of your favorite takeout spot, but it’s simple enough to whip up in your pajamas.
This easy rice bowl recipe is the perfect fast lunch idea or no-stress weeknight dinner. It proves you don’t need a sink full of dirty pans to get a seriously delicious, comforting meal on the table.
Three Ways to Make This Bowl Your Own
This bowl is one of those meals that works with whatever mood—or random fridge situation—you’ve got going on.
- Turn It Into Lettuce Wraps
Scoop the peanut chicken and rice into crisp romaine or butter lettuce leaves for a lighter, crunchier situation that still hits. - Eat It Cold the Next Day
Honestly? This bowl is just as good straight from the fridge. The peanut sauce settles in overnight, making it perfect for an easy lunch the next day. - Add Noodles and Make It a Whole Thing
Got instant ramen in the pantry? Toss cooked noodles right into the bowl with the rice and chicken for a cozy, spicy hybrid bowl that feels way more extra than the effort required.
Minute Rice Pro Tips
Get Ahead Before You’re Hungry
Want an easy meal prep win? Mix the peanut sauce and chili crisp oil ahead of time and keep it in the fridge. Shred the chicken while you’re at it. Then, when hunger hits, all that’s left is heating your ingredients and throwing everything together.
Fast lunch. Barely any effort.
Make It Stretch
Feeding the football team? Toss in shredded carrots, edamame or sliced cucumbers to bulk it up without making it complicated. More crunch, more texture, bigger bowl. Boom.
Use Whatever Protein You’ve Got
No chicken? You’re still good.
This bowl works with tofu, leftover grilled pork or sautéed shrimp without missing a beat. However you build it, you still end up with something crunchy, spicy and way better than that boring desk lunch you had planned.
Easy Spicy Peanut Chicken & Rice Bowl with Chili Crisp FAQs
Can I use a different type of Minute rice in this recipe?
You bet! While jasmine rice gives it a lovely aromatic flavor, our standard Minute White Rice or even our whole grain Brown Rice work perfectly for this bowl.
What is chili crisp oil and where do I find it?
Chili crisp is a Chinese condiment made with crunchy bits of fried chili, garlic and onions in oil. It adds an amazing textured heat! You can find it in the international aisle of almost any mainstream grocery store.
How spicy is this bowl?
Because we are mixing the chili crisp with sweet, creamy peanut sauce, the heat gets turned down quite a bit. It has a nice, gentle warmth rather than a mouth-burning spice. If you love a lot of heat, just drizzle an extra spoonful of chili crisp right over the top before eating! That’s why we love this dish.
