Rooster & Rice Bowls at Home for the Whole Week in Under 1 Hour

Here’s a shortcut + meal-prep-friendly version of Rooster & Rice-style Khao Man Gai that keeps the flavor but saves time and dishes. It’s perfect for cooking in bulk and storing for the week.

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🕒 Quick Meal-Prep Khao Man Gai Bowls

Serves: 4–5 bowls
Prep + Cook Time: ~35 minutes
Tools: Rice cooker or Instant Pot recommended

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🧾 Ingredients:

For the Chicken:

• 1.5–2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (faster + easier to portion)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp ginger powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional: 1 tbsp soy sauce or fish sauce for extra umami

For the Rice:

• 2 cups jasmine rice, rinsed
• 2 cups chicken broth (store-bought or homemade)
• 2 tbsp butter or oil
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp ginger powder

Easy Tangy Ginger Sauce (blender or mix-by-hand):

• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar (or lime juice)
• 1 tbsp sugar or honey
• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger (or 1 tsp powdered)
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 1–2 tsp sriracha (optional)
• 2 tbsp water

For Serving:

• Cucumber slices
• Cilantro or green onions (optional)
• Prepared broth or miso soup packet (optional but great for full effect)

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👩‍🍳 Quick Instructions:

1. Cook Chicken (3 ways):
   • Stovetop: Sear thighs in a skillet 5–6 min per side, until cooked through.
   • Oven: Bake at 400°F (200°C) for ~20–22 min.
   • Instant Pot: Pressure cook with ½ cup broth on high for 8–10 minutes.
2. Make Rice:
   • Use rice cooker or stovetop. Add rice, broth, butter/oil, garlic and ginger powder.
   • Cook as normal (rice cooker) or bring to boil, then simmer 15 minutes.
3. Blend Sauce:
   • Whisk or blend all ingredients. Adjust sweetness or saltiness to taste.
4. Assemble Meal Prep Bowls:
   • Add rice, sliced chicken, cucumber slices, and a small container of sauce.
   • Optionally include a container of broth or miso soup to reheat separately.
5. Store:
   • Refrigerate up to 4 days.
   • Microwave to reheat; add fresh herbs or a squeeze of lime before serving if you like.

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🧠 Bonus Tips:

• Buy pre-grated garlic and ginger to save prep time.
• Use miso paste + hot water for a quick soup if you don’t have broth.
• Double the sauce—it’s addictive and great on veggies or eggs too.

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