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Caramelized Chicken & Sweet Potato Rice Bowl with Vietnamese Tomato-Mushroom Sauce
A bold Vietnamese-American fusion dish featuring crispy pan-seared chicken served over jasmine rice with roasted sweet potatoes, topped with a savory-sweet tomato and mushroom sauce infused with Vietnamese fish sauce and American barbecue spices. Finished with a banana caramel drizzle for an unexpected sweet-savory balance.
65 min
Medium
4 servings
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Taste Profile
Sweet6/10
Salty7/10
Sour2/10
Umami8/10
Spicy3/10
🥄 Texture
Fluffy jasmine rice provides a soft, slightly sticky base while roasted sweet potato cubes are tender with caramelized, slightly crisp edges. Seared chicken is browned outside and juicy inside, coated in a thick tomato-mushroom sauce; caramelized banana slices add a sticky, soft contrast on top.
👃 Aroma
Warm garlic and butter mingle with caramelized brown sugar and banana notes up front, giving a sweet-savory perfume. Beneath that is a savory umami aroma from fish sauce, soy, and mushrooms, brightened by fresh tomato and bell pepper scents.
🍷 Pairs Well With
Off-dry Riesling or a crisp pale lager; for a non-alcoholic option, jasmine iced tea or a lightly sweetened lime soda.
🥗 Side Dishes
Vietnamese pickled carrots & daikon (do chua) for acidity and crunch, a cool cucumber rice-vinegar salad, or simply steamed/garlic-sautéed bok choy. A fresh herb salad with cilantro, mint, and Thai basil also pairs well to cut richness.
Ingredients(20 items)
- 13 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (8 oz each, cut into bite-sized chunks)
- 22 cups jasmine rice (uncooked)
- 34 cups water
- 42 medium sweet potatoes (peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 58 oz mushrooms (sliced)
- 63 large tomatoes (diced)
- 72 medium bell peppers (1 red, 1 yellow, diced)
- 82 ripe bananas (peeled)
- 93 tablespoons fish sauce
- 103 tablespoons soy sauce
- 112 tablespoons brown sugar
- 122 tablespoons ketchup
- 132 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 141 tablespoon butter
- 154 cloves garlic (minced)
- 161 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 171 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 181/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 191 teaspoon salt
- 201/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Nutrition Information(per serving)
625
Calories
42.5g
Protein
78.3g
Carbs
14.2g
Fat
Instructions
- 1
Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until water runs clear. In a medium pot, combine rice with 4 cups water and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until rice is tender. Set aside.
- 2
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss sweet potato cubes with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until golden and tender, stirring halfway through.
- 3
While sweet potatoes roast, season chicken chunks with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and smoked paprika. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, sear chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer to a plate.
- 4
In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon butter and sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add sliced mushrooms and cook for 4-5 minutes until they release their moisture and begin to brown.
- 5
Add diced tomatoes and bell peppers to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour in fish sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, cayenne pepper, and chicken broth. Stir well to combine.
- 6
Return the seared chicken to the skillet with the sauce. Simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens slightly.
- 7
While the sauce simmers, slice the bananas into 1/4-inch thick rounds. In a small non-stick pan, melt 1/2 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add banana slices and 1 tablespoon brown sugar. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until caramelized and golden. Set aside.
- 8
Divide cooked jasmine rice among four bowls. Top each bowl with roasted sweet potatoes, then ladle the chicken and tomato-mushroom sauce over the rice. Arrange caramelized banana slices on top as garnish.
- 9
Serve immediately while warm. Drizzle any remaining caramel sauce from the banana pan over the top for extra sweetness.
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