Delicious Rice Bowls for Easy Weeknight Dinners

By Chris Scheuer | Updated on August 16, 2021

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Looking for a crowd-pleasing dinner idea? These easy and delicious rice bowls are full of flavor and always a hit!

Looking for a weeknight dinner idea that everyone will love? Rice bowls are always a hit in our house! Start with your rice, add veggies, protein and sauce and you have a dinner everyone will enjoy.

Overhead horizontal photo of two black serving bowls of 30 Minute Thai Peanut Chicken on an oblong marble surface.

You can customize the bowls to each person's tastes, making them great for families. As we head back to school, we could all use some easy dinner ideas for busy weeknights. These fit the bill. Be sure to pin them for later!

 

Overhead vertical photo of Sweet and Spicy Hoisin Cashew Chicken and rice in blue and white patterned serving bowls.

You can put together this delicious Sweet and Spicy Hoisin Cashew Chicken in 30 minutes with just a few simple ingredients and it tastes much better than takeout!

 

Overhead vertical photo of Honey Soy Braised Pork in a white serving bowl garnished with fresh basil leaves.

Tender and full of Asian flavor, the oven does the magic with this Slow Roasted Honey Soy Pork after your 10 minutes of hands-on time. Serve it in tacos, wraps, sandwiches, rice bowls…

 

Overhead vertical photo of One-Pot Mexican Chicken and Rice garnished with slices of lime, avocado, cilantro and chips.

This fabulous Mexican Chicken and Rice comes together in one skillet in way less than an hour. It's loaded with fresh veggies, lean chicken and lots of south-of-border flavor!

 

Close up vertical photo of Strawberry Balsamic Chicken Meatball Rice Bowls in a black individual serving bowl garnished with cilantro and sesame seeds.

With tender chicken meatballs, a fabulous Asian sweet and spicy sauce and a bright, fresh strawberry-cucumber salad, these Chicken Meatball Rice Bowls are a fun, healthy alternative to traditional Asian cuisine.

 

Overhead vertical photo of Thai Basil Beef Rice Bowls with all the toppings in white bowls on a wooden table.

Got 30 minutes? You'll flip over these easy, Thai-inspired 30 Minute Thai Basil Beef Bowls. They're fresh, vibrant, healthy and super delicious!

 

Overhead vertical photo of Peruvian Chicken Rice Bowls in black individual serving bowls on a round wooden platter garnished with cilantro, lemon wedges, fresh basil leaves and sliced avocado.

With lots of delicious, vibrant flavor, juicy, tender chicken and a boatload of fresh healthy veggies, these Peruvian Chicken Rice Bowls take the humble chicken breast from ordinary to super extraordinary!

 

Overhead vertical photo of Korean Honey Sesame Grilled Chicken and Rice Bowls surrounded by a blue and white patterned towel on a wood table.

This Korean Honey Sesame Grilled Chicken has a delicious, sweet, sticky glaze with a touch of heat. It's easy to put together and is a universal crowd pleaser!

 

Overhead vertical photo of 30 Minute Thai Peanut Chicken in a black serving bowl with rice and garnished with fresh basil leaves, red onions and lime wedges.

This 30-Minute Thai Peanut Chicken with super tender chicken, healthy veggies and a silky smooth Asian peanut sauce comes together in less time than you can order takeout!

 

Vertical overhead photo of a Vietnamese Caramelized Pork ingredients in a rice bowl on a wood table.

This tender, flavorful Vietnamese Caramelized Pork, made with lean pork tenderloin, is much healthier than the classic Asian take-out favorite.

 

Overhead vertical photo of Indonesian Sticky Ginger Chicken bowls on a wood table.

This easy Honey Ginger Indonesian Chicken features tender, juicy breasts and a sweet, sticky, far-east-inspired sauce. It's beyond delicious and comes together in right around 30 minutes!

Thought for the day:

So do not fear, for I am with you;
    do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you;
    I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Isaiah 41:10

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