These easy rice bowl recipes are some of my all time favourites when it comes to simple, everyday dinners. They are quick to make (usually less than 30 minutes!), are flexible and versatile, and make dinner time delicious, easy and fun. Save this post to make meal planning for the week stress free!
Let me tell you my super simple secret for getting new and delicious recipes on my dinner table every single week even when life feels overwhelming. I make a rice bowl.
I love rice bowls so much as they follow a simple formula; base + protein + veg + sauce = dinner. This makes decision-making easier and faster. They are also super flexible because they can be easily adapted based on what ingredients I have on hand.
Rice bowl recipes offer an easy, all-in-one meal solution that is perfect for weeknight cooking. This list contains a few of my favourites that I have on repeat. They are the ones that keep meal times interesting, but still feel achievable even when life get’s busy.
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14 Rice Bowl Recipes Perfect for Busy Weeknights
1. Greek Chicken Rice Bowls
These Greek chicken rice bowls are one of my favourite quick and easy weeknight dinner ideas when I don’t know what to cook. With grilled, seasoned chicken thighs and a generous drizzle of dairy free tzatziki, they are super simple to prepare and taste so delicious, you’ll love them for meal prep or for an easy family dinner.
2. Teriyaki Chicken Bowl
This easy teriyaki chicken bowl is made with a delicious, sweet and savoury homemade teriyaki sauce and comes together in around 30 minutes. Served over rice with broccoli, edamame and crunchy pickled carrot, these bowls are the perfect easy dinner or meal prep.
3. Korean Beef Bowls
These quick and easy Korean beef bowls are inspired by the flavour of classic bulgogi but can be on the dinner table in just 20 minutes! Made with an easy and flavourful sauce, this recipe uses budget-friendly beef mince to build a delicious and simple rice bowl perfect for weeknights.
4. Hot Honey Chicken Bowls
This balanced bowl is made with tender, spiced, roasted sweet potatoes and chicken, served over rice with avocado, slices of crunchy pickled cucumber and a drizzle of hot honey. You’ll love the perfect balance of sweet and spicy flavours!
5. Spicy Prawn Rice Bowl
This healthy, sushi-style bowl comes together in under 20 minutes and can be easily customised based on your tastes. These prawn rice bowls are quick, easy and delicious – perfect for weeknights.
6. Air Fryer Salmon Bowls
These air fryer salmon bowls are quick and easy to make and are the perfect healthy weeknight meal. The salmon pieces take just 6 minutes to cook and are flavoured with a simple marinade, served over a bed of white sushi rice and topped with avocado, cucumber, edamame and a spicy sriracha mayonnaise.
7. Chicken Katsu Rice Bowls
Just like your favourite takeaway, these bowls combine tender fried chicken coated in crispy panko breadcrumbs, and a sweet and tangy tonkatsu sauce, all served over sticky sushi rice with avocado and sliced cucumber.
8. Chipotle Chicken Bowls
This is my go-to chicken and rice bowl that I’ve been making for YEARS! They are what I make when I don’t know what to cook. If you’re looking for something quick and easy but also delicious and satisfying, then definitely make these. Inspired by my go-to order at GYG, these burrito bowls are sure to become a favourite of yours as well!
9. Teriyaki Salmon and Avocado Rice Bowls
These teriyaki salmon and avocado rice bowls are one of my favourite easy and healthy recipes to make for lunch or dinner. With tender salmon, creamy avocado, and sticky rice, all topped with a sweet and rich homemade teriyaki sauce, this delicious meal comes together in just 20 minutes!
10. BBQ Chicken Bowls
These versatile and colourful BBQ chicken bowls can be easily assembled for a delicious and healthy lunch or dinner. Made with rich and tender slow cooked BBQ chicken, this rice bowl is topped with black beans, corn, and avocado for a filling and nutritious meal.
11. Hot Honey Salmon Bowl
A flavour-packed dinner that is quick and easy to make! The salmon is coated in simple spices, baked until flaky and tender, and finished with a sweet and spicy hot honey sauce. Serve it over rice with cucumber, carrot and edamame for a delicious bowl that comes together in under 30 minutes.
12. Taco Bowls
These taco bowls are easy, versatile and so delicious. With a base of rice and shredded lettuce, topped with a flavourful beef mince, corn and avocado, this is the ultimate weeknight dinner recipe that the whole family will love!
13. Teriyaki Beef Bowls
These teriyaki beef bowls are a weeknight dinner favourite! Made with ground beef and vegetables coated in a rich homemade teriyaki sauce and served over rice, this simple recipe is perfect when you want something quick and satisfying on the table in under 30 minutes.
14. Bang Bang Salmon Rice Bowls
This delicious air fryer bang bang salmon is the perfect weeknight dinner, taking just 20 minutes! Serve it up as a rice bowl with cucumber, avocado and edamame, and make sure to drizzle over that extra yummy bang bang sauce!
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