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Lemon herb chicken rice bowl with sautéed mushrooms, fresh cucumbers, shredded carrots, and a soft-boiled egg in a glass bowl on a rustic wooden table.
Sherryl Jenkins's avatarSherryl Jenkins

Lemon Herb Chicken Rice Bowl

A fresh, cozy lemon herb chicken rice bowl layered with tender shredded chicken, sautéed mushrooms, crisp vegetables, and a bright citrus drizzle. This light but satisfying dinner is gluten-free, customizable, and perfect for quick weeknight meals or small kitchen cooking.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 31 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American (Comfort Food, AIP-Friendly, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free)
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2–3 cups shredded roasted chicken
Rice
  • 1 cup uncooked white rice
  • 2 cups water or broth
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp dried basil
  • 1 tbsp ghee
Lemon-Herb Drizzle
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp dried oregano or dill
  • ½ tsp dried thyme
  • ½ - 1.5 tsp honey (optional and to taste)
  • pinch salt
Optional Bowl Add-Ins
  • sautéed mushrooms
  • spring salad mix
  • sliced cucumbers
  • shredded carrots
  • sliced boiled eggs

Equipment

  • Medium pot with lid
  • skillet
  • Cutting board + knife
  • small bowl for sauce
  • Spoon or whisk

Method
 

  1. Cook the Rice: Combine rice, water (or broth), and salt in a pot.Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a simmer. Cook 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit 5 minutes, then fluff.
  2. Warm the Chicken: In a skillet, add 1 tsp olive oil and shredded chicken. Warm over medium-low heat for 3–4 minutes. Add 1 tbsp lemon juice while heating to refresh flavor.
  3. Cook the Mushrooms: In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp olive oil and mushrooms. Season with a pinch of salt. Cook 5–7 minutes until browned and tender.
  4. Make Lemon-Herb Drizzle: In a small bowl, whisk together: olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic powder, oregano, thyme, honey, and salt.
  5. Assemble Bowls:
    1️⃣ Rice
    2️⃣ Warm chicken
    3️⃣ Sautéed mushrooms
    4️⃣ Lemon-herb drizzle
    5️⃣ Salad mix
    6️⃣ Cucumbers & carrots
    7️⃣ Sliced boiled egg

Notes

ESTIMATED MACROS (per bowl, based on 3 servings)

  • Calories: ~420–480
  • Protein: ~30–35g
  • Carbohydrates: ~40–45g
  • Fat: ~15–18g
  • Fiber: ~3–5g