$1 vs $1,000 Rice Bowl

Ingredients

• 1 cup Long Grain White Rice (uncooked, rinsed)
• 200 g Rotisserie Chicken (shredded, skin removed)
• 4 cloves Garlic (thinly sliced for chips; 2 cloves minced for sauce)
• 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar
• 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce (low sodium preferred)
• 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
• 1 tablespoon Mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine)
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil (for frying garlic and rice)
• 1/4 cup Crispy Fried Onions (store‑bought or homemade)
• 2 stalks Green Onions (thinly sliced)
• 1 teaspoon Sesame Seeds (optional garnish)
• to taste Salt
• to taste Black Pepper

Instructions

1. Cook the Rice

   Rinse 1 cup of long grain white rice until water runs clear, then add to the rice cooker with the appropriate amount of water and start the cooking cycle.

   Time: PT20M

2. Prepare the Sauce

   In a small bowl whisk together 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp mirin, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp sesame oil, and 2 minced garlic cloves. Transfer to a small pan and heat over medium‑low heat, stirring until sugar dissolves and the sauce thickens slightly.

   Time: PT5M

3. Make Garlic Chips

   Thinly slice the remaining 2 garlic cloves. Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in the frying pan over medium heat, add the garlic slices, and fry until golden brown (about 1‑2 minutes). Remove immediately with a slotted spoon and set aside on paper towels.

   Time: PT5M

4. Stir‑Fry the Garlic Fried Rice

   Add the remaining 1 tbsp oil and 1 tsp sesame oil to the same pan. Add the cooked rice, breaking up any clumps. Stir‑fry for 2 minutes, then drizzle 1 tbsp soy sauce and toss in the garlic chips. Cook another 2 minutes until rice is heated through and lightly coated.

   Time: PT5M

5. Shred the Rotisserie Chicken

   Remove meat from the rotisserie chicken, discard skin and bones, and shred into bite‑size pieces. Season lightly with salt and pepper.

   Time: PT3M

6. Assemble the Bowl

   Divide the garlic fried rice between two bowls. Top each with an equal portion of shredded chicken, a handful of crispy fried onions, and sliced green onions. Drizzle the prepared sauce over the chicken and finish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

550

Protein

30 g

Carbohydrates

70 g

Fat

15 g

Fiber

2 g