Rice Bowl with Turmeric Ginger Chicken
This Turmeric Ginger Chicken Rice Bowl delivers 31g protein and 517 calories per serving — a balanced lunch for consistent energy during training blocks. Batch-preps 6 servings with quick stovetop cooking, letting you rotate the same meal throughout the week. Supports muscle recovery while keeping total calories predictable for anyone tracking macros closely.
Ingredients
- •Garlic powder(10g)
- •Onion powder(10g)
- •Turmeric, Ground(5g)
- •Ginger, Fresh Root(30g)
- •Cilantro, Fresh(60g)
- •Lime Juice, Fresh(60g)
- •Honey(30g)
- •Olive oil(45g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •2 teaspoons kosher salt
- •½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- •Chicken Thigh, Boneless Skinless(907g)
Boneless skinless thighs. Fattier than breast but more forgiving to cook.
- •Buttermilk, Cultured, Low-Fat(120g)
- •Mayonnaise, Regular(120g)
- •Sour Cream(120g)
Regular or fat-free both work. Fat-free is thinner but saves ~40 cal/serving.
- •Cilantro, Fresh(60g)
- •JalapeñO Pepper
- •Onion powder(5g)
- •Garlic powder(5g)
- •½ teaspoon kosher salt
- •Cabbage, Red
- •Avocado
- •Cilantro, Fresh
Instructions
- 1In a large bowl, combine the garlic powder, onion powder, turmeric, ginger, cilantro, lime juice, honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken and toss to coat well. Let marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes or up to overnight in the refrigerator.
- 2Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add the chicken in a single layer and cook, undisturbed, 2-3 minutes per side, continue cooking flipping every 2-3 minutes to prevent burning, until cooked through and the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F on an instant-read thermometer, about 5-6 minutes longer. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board. Slice the chicken.
- 3Meanwhile, make the Cilantro Ranch. In the base of a food processor or blender, combine the buttermilk, mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro, jalapeño, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt until smooth.
- 4To serve, divide the cilantro lime rice between 6 bowls. Top with the chicken, red cabbage, and avocado. Drizzle with cilantro ranch and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Nutrition — Per Serving
517
calories
31g
protein
39g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 13g
- Saturated fat
- 8.2g
- Sodium
- 262 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 1.5g
6 servings per batch · ~265g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Rice Bowl with Turmeric Ginger Chicken have per serving?
Each serving contains 31g of protein and 517 calories with 39g fat and 13g carbs. The high fat-to-carb ratio makes this a lower-carb option while still delivering solid protein content.
How long does Rice Bowl with Turmeric Ginger Chicken take to prep?
This recipe qualifies as quick prep and yields 6 servings, so you can batch-prepare a week's worth of lunches in minimal time. You're getting multiple meals prepped on the stovetop without extended cooking windows.
Is Rice Bowl with Turmeric Ginger Chicken good for fat loss?
At 517 calories and 31g protein per serving, this recipe fits fat loss phases where you need to stay in a caloric deficit while maintaining protein intake. The minimal carbohydrates (13g) make it a solid choice for lower-carb cutting days.
