Strawberry Balsamic Chicken Meatball Rice Bowls
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
1 hr
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
262 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Strawberry Balsamic Chicken Meatball Rice Bowls
Description
This recipe uses prepared Strawberry Balsamic Glazed Chicken Meatballs served over cooked jasmine rice. The accompanying salad pairs thinly sliced mini cucumbers, fresh strawberries, and thin red onion slices tossed in a dressing made of lime juice, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, chili garlic sauce, and salt. The combination highlights sweet, tangy, and savory notes along with crunchy textures from cucumber and nuts.
The rice acts as a neutral base that complements the glaze on the meatballs and the bright salad flavors without overpowering. Garnishes including sesame seeds and fresh herbs like cilantro, basil, or mint add aromatic freshness and visual appeal. Cashews served separately provide an optional nutty crunch.
These bowls offer a balance of warm, glazed meat with crisp, juicy salad elements, making for a satisfying and colorful meal.
Additional tips and detailed preparation notes are available in the referenced meatball recipe.
Ingredients
For the meatballs and sauce:
- 1 recipe Strawberry Balsamic Glazed Chicken Meatballs
For the strawberry cucumber salad:
- 5-6 cucumber thinly sliced, mini, seedless
- 8 strawberry halved, then each half cut into thirds, medium, fresh
- red onion halved and thinly sliced, half of a small
- 2 tablespoon lime juice fresh
- 2 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ¼ teaspoon Chili garlic sauce
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
To finish:
- 3 cups jasmine rice cooked
- sesame seeds I use black and white for garnish, if desired
- cilantro basil and/or mint leaves, for garnish, if desired, fresh
- cashew for garnish, if desired, halves and pieces
Instructions
For the meatballs and sauce:
- Prepare the Strawberry Balsamic Glazed Meatballs and sauce as directed in this recipe.
For the strawberry cucumber salad:
- Combine the lime juice, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, chili garlic sauce and salt in a small jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake well. Set aside.
- Combine the cucumbers, red onion and strawberries in a medium-size bowl. Drizzle the dressing over the top and toss gently to coat. Set aside.
To finish:
- Divide rice between 4 serving bowls. Add 3-5 meatballs to one side of each bowl. Spoon some of the sauce over the meatballs and sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired.
- Spoon the salad next to the meatballs, leaving some of the rice exposed. Drizzle any extra dressing over the salad.
- Garnish with fresh herbs, if desired. Serve cashews in a small bowl at the table. Enjoy!
Notes
- The nutritional information provided excludes the meatballs and sauce; refer to the Strawberry Balsamic Chicken Meatball recipe for full details.
- Toss the strawberry cucumber salad gently to avoid bruising the fruit while ensuring even coating with the dressing.
- Serve cashews separately to maintain their crunch until eaten.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 262 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 262kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 170mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 629mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 394IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 27mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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