Sesame Soy Chicken Bowls
with Chili Mayo, Cilantro & Crispy Onions
- Eggs
- Soy
- Wheat
- Milk
Bowls are way past “having a moment”—they’ve become a pillar of our lunches and dinners. Why? It’s simple: Everything’s better in a bowl! (Nice knowing you, plates.) But seriously, the customizable combo of carbs, protein, veggies, and a drizzle of delicious sauce cannot be denied. True to form, this rendition is fully loaded. Buttery, lemony jasmine rice is topped with saucy chicken breast strips and tender carrots. It’s all drizzled with a delectable chili mayo, then topped with crispy fried onions and fresh cilantro. One bite will have you totally bowled over.
Ingredients
¾ cup
Jasmine Rice
2 tablespoon
Mayonnaise
(Contains: Eggs)
4 ounce
Shredded Carrots
1.5 ounce
Sesame Dressing
(Contains: Soy, Wheat)
¼ ounce
Cilantro
10 ounce
Chicken Breast Strips
1 ounce
Sweet Thai Chili Sauce
(Contains: Soy)
4 tablespoon
Sweet Soy Glaze
(Contains: Soy, Wheat)
1 unit
Crispy Fried Onions
(Contains: Wheat)
1 unit
Lemon
Not included in your delivery
Salt
1 teaspoon
Cooking Oil
Pepper
1 tablespoon
Butter
(Contains: Milk)
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• In a small pot, combine rice, 1¼ cups water (2¼ cups for 4 servings), and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook until rice is tender, 15-18 minutes. • Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.
• While rice cooks, wash and dry produce. Zest and quarter lemon. Roughly chop cilantro. • In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise with chili sauce to taste.
• Pat chicken* dry with paper towels and season all over with salt and pepper. Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook, stirring, until browned all over, 3-4 minutes. • Stir in carrots, sweet soy glaze, and sesame dressing. Cook until carrots are softened, chicken is cooked through, and sauce has thickened, 2-4 minutes more. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Turn off heat.
• Fluff rice with a fork; stir in lemon zest and 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings). Season with salt and pepper. • Divide rice between bowls and top with chicken mixture and any remaining sauce from pan. Drizzle with chili mayo. Sprinkle with crispy fried onions and cilantro. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Dec 2025- Flavor: Many loved the delicious blend of sweet and savory Asian-inspired flavors, with the crispy onions adding great crunch and texture 🍲.
- Ease of prep: Customers found this dish quick and easy to make, with some calling it one of the simplest HelloFresh meals.
- Suggestions: Consider adding more veggies like broccoli or snap peas; some found the carrots overwhelming and wanted more variety.
- Portions: Several mentioned wanting more chicken and less rice; others felt the rice-to-topping ratio was off.
- Sauce: While many enjoyed the sauces, some found them too sweet; consider offering the chili mayo on the side.
