Orange Pepper Chicken Rice Bowls
These orange pepper chicken rice bowls deliver a sweet‑savory punch with crispy chicken, herb‑infused rice, and a refreshing cucumber salad. The bright citrus glaze caramelizes beautifully, while the rice stays fluffy and fragrant, making it perfect for protein‑packed meal prep.
Recipe by Jalal· Structured by ReelsMeals
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Orange Pepper Chicken
- 2 2/5 lb raw boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 1/10 oz honey
- 0.88 oz sriracha
- 1 orange
- 0.88 oz light soy sauce
Crunchy Cucumber Salad
- 8 4/5 oz mini cucumbers
- 3 1/2 oz red onion
- 4 1/5 oz carrots
- 3 1/2 oz red bell pepper
- 1 4/5 oz green onion/scallion
- 0.88 oz sesame seeds
- 0.53 oz honey
- 0.71 oz rice vinegar
Garlic Butter Herb Rice
- 7 4/5 oz basmati rice
- 0.71 oz light butter
- 1 1/10 oz garlic
- 1 1/2 tbsp fresh parsley
- a pinch salt
- a pinch chilli flakes
Instructions
- 1Combine the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, honey, sriracha, orange juice, orange zest, and light soy sauce in a bowl; add the chicken thighs, toss to coat, and marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight in the refrigerator.
- 2Preheat the oven to 392°F (400°F) or set an air‑fryer to the same temperature.
- 3Line a sheet pan with parchment paper, spread the marinated chicken in a single layer, and drizzle any remaining orange juice and zest over the top to create a sticky glaze.
- 4Bake the chicken for 25–27 minutes, turning halfway through; finish with a 2–3‑minute broil to develop a golden‑brown crust.
- 5While the chicken cooks, place the thinly sliced mini cucumbers, red onion, grated carrots, chopped red bell pepper, and sliced scallions in a large bowl.
- 6Add sesame seeds, the second portion of honey, and rice vinegar to the vegetable mixture; toss well and set the crunchy cucumber salad aside.
- 7Cook the basmati rice according to the package directions; once the rice is tender and still hot, stir in the light butter, finely chopped garlic, chopped parsley, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of chilli flakes until evenly distributed.
- 8Divide the herb‑infused rice into five bowls, top each with a portion of the baked orange pepper chicken, and add a generous serving of the cucumber salad.
- 9Serve immediately or let the bowls cool before storing in airtight containers for meal‑prep; reheat the chicken and rice gently before eating.
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- How long does it take to make Orange Pepper Chicken Rice Bowls?
- About 45 minutes in total: 15 minutes of prep and 30 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Orange Pepper Chicken Rice Bowls recipe make?
- This recipe makes 5 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Orange Pepper Chicken Rice Bowls recipe come from?
- It was shared by Jalal on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.