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Filipino Steamed Chicken Grain Bowl with Seasonal Vegetables plated

Filipino Steamed Chicken Grain Bowl with Seasonal Vegetables

A wholesome Filipino-inspired grain bowl featuring gently steamed chicken paired with seasonal vegetables over a bed of warm rice. This dish highlights traditional flavors using a slow braising technique for the chicken marinade, offering comforting and balanced weeknight fare.

Filipinomedium95 mins

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Overview

This Filipino Steamed Chicken Grain Bowl is a nourishing and flavorful meal that brings together tender chicken slowly braised in traditional Filipino marinade, lightly steamed seasonal vegetables, and fluffy steamed rice. The steaming preserves the natural sweetness of the chicken and vegetables while providing a light and healthy dish perfect for any weeknight.

Why you’ll love it

  • Balanced, wholesome ingredients providing protein, veggies, and grains in one bowl.
  • Authentic Filipino flavors enhanced by a slow braising marinade and gentle steaming.
  • Healthy cooking method that keeps the meat juicy and vegetables crisp-tender.
  • Versatile and easy to customize with seasonal produce.

Ingredient notes

  • Chicken thighs: Bone-in, skinless thighs are recommended for juiciness and flavor.
  • Marinade: Combines soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and bay leaves—classic Filipino adobo elements.
  • Seasonal vegetables: Use fresh vegetables such as green beans, carrots, or bok choy, sliced evenly for even steaming.
  • Rice: Use freshly steamed jasmine rice or any medium-grain rice of your choice.

Serving & storage

Serve warm by layering steamed rice, topped with the steamed chicken and vegetables, then spoon over some braising sauce for extra flavor. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a steamer or microwave until warmed through, ensuring food safety by heating to at least 74°C (165°F).

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Chef tips

  • Marinate the chicken longer if time allows to deepen the flavor.
  • Use a tight-fitting lid during braising and steaming to maintain moisture and temperature.
  • If using frozen chicken, thaw completely before marinating for even cooking and food safety.
  • Leftovers should be reheated thoroughly to at least 74°C (165°F) before consuming.

Ingredients

  • 1.2 kg (about 2.6 lbs)bone-in, skinless chicken thighs
  • 120 ml (1/2 cup)soy sauce
  • 60 ml (1/4 cup)white vinegar
  • 4 clovesgarlic, minced
  • 2bay leaves
  • 1 tbspwhole black peppercorns
  • 500 ml (2 cups)water, for braising
  • 300 g (about 1 1/2 cups)jasmine rice, steamed
  • 200 g (about 2 cups)seasonal mixed vegetables (e.g., green beans, carrots, bok choy), sliced evenly
  • 2 tbspvegetable oil
  • Salt and pepperto taste

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Equipment

  • large deep skillet or pot with lid
  • steaming basket or steamer
  • medium pot for cooking rice
  • mixing bowl

Nutrition per serving

  • Calories540
  • Protein38 g
  • Carbs52 g
  • Fat12 g

Step-by-step

  1. Step 1

    In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, white vinegar, minced garlic, bay leaves, and whole black peppercorns. Add the chicken thighs to the marinade and mix well to coat evenly. Marinate for at least 15 minutes, preferably up to 1 hour in the refrigerator.

  2. Step 2

    In a large deep skillet or pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken thighs along with the marinade and 500 ml (2 cups) water. Bring to a gentle simmer.

  3. Step 3

    Cover the skillet with a tight-fitting lid and braise the chicken over low heat for 45 minutes, occasionally spooning the sauce over the chicken to keep it moist.

  4. Step 4

    While the chicken braises, prepare the jasmine rice according to package instructions, or steam freshly if preferred.

  5. Step 5

    After braising, transfer the chicken and about half the braising liquid into a steaming basket or plate that can fit inside a steamer. Arrange the sliced seasonal vegetables around the chicken.

  6. Step 6

    Steam the chicken and vegetables over boiling water for 8-10 minutes until the vegetables are crisp-tender and chicken is heated through.

  7. Step 7

    To serve, place steamed jasmine rice in bowls, top with the steamed chicken and seasonal vegetables, and drizzle with some of the reserved braising sauce for extra flavor. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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Tags

Grain BowlFilipino
Cooking MethodProteinSeasonal Produce

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