25 Satisfying Black Friday Rice Bowl Recipes You’ll Love

Black Friday is the perfect time to indulge in a hearty meal after hours of shopping and snagging the best deals. I always look forward to creating comforting and flavorful dishes that are easy to prepare and enjoy. This year, I decided to switch things up and focus on something versatile and satisfying—rice bowls!

These bowls are packed with delicious ingredients that will keep you energized and ready to take on the rest of the holiday season. So, whether you're a fan of vibrant Asian flavors or classic American comfort food, I've compiled 25 satisfying Black Friday rice bowl recipes you’ll love. Trust me, these recipes are so good, you'll forget all about the long shopping lines!

1. Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl

For a quick and easy meal, this Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl hits the spot!

Ingredients:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup teriyaki sauce
• 2 cups cooked white rice
• 1 cup steamed broccoli
• 1/2 cup shredded carrots
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds
• Green onions, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Cook the chicken breasts in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked.
2. Add the teriyaki sauce and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
3. Assemble your bowl starting with a base of white rice, followed by steamed broccoli and shredded carrots.
4. Top with sliced teriyaki chicken, a sprinkle of sesame seeds, and chopped green onions.

2. Korean Beef Rice Bowl

A savory and slightly sweet Korean Beef Rice Bowl that's perfect for meat lovers.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp ginger, grated
• 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
• 1 cup kimchi
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• Green onions, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Add soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger. Stir well and let it simmer for 5-7 minutes.
3. In your bowl, start with a bed of jasmine rice followed by the Korean beef mixture.
4. Add a serving of kimchi on the side and drizzle with sesame oil. Garnish with chopped green onions.

3. Spicy Shrimp Rice Bowl

A tantalizing and spicy shrimp rice bowl that brings a kick to your meal.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tbsp sriracha sauce
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• 2 cups cooked brown rice
• 1 avocado, sliced
• 1 cup shredded red cabbage
• Lime wedges

Instructions:

1. In a skillet, cook shrimp over medium-high heat with sriracha, soy sauce, and honey.
2. Let shrimp cook until opaque and sauce thickens.
3. Build your bowl with a base of brown rice, topped with shrimp, sliced avocado, and shredded red cabbage.
4. Serve with lime wedges on the side for a zesty finish.

4. Buffalo Chicken Rice Bowl

If you're a fan of buffalo flavors, you’ll adore this Buffalo Chicken Rice Bowl.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
• 1/4 cup buffalo sauce
• 2 cups cooked white rice
• 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles
• 1 cup celery, chopped
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• Ranch dressing (for drizzling)

Instructions:

1. Toss the shredded chicken in buffalo sauce until well coated.
2. Prepare your bowl with a base of white rice.
3. Place the buffalo chicken on top, followed by celery, carrots, and blue cheese crumbles.
4. Drizzle ranch dressing over the bowl and enjoy!

5. Mediterranean Veggie Rice Bowl

This Mediterranean Veggie Rice Bowl is a healthy and colorful option packed with fresh ingredients.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked quinoa
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
• 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
• 1/4 cup red onion, diced
• 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp dried oregano

Instructions:

1. Mix olive oil, red wine vinegar, and dried oregano in a small bowl to make the dressing.
2. Assemble your bowl with a base of quinoa, topped with cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, and red onion.
3. Sprinkle feta cheese on top and drizzle with the homemade dressing.

6. BBQ Pulled Pork Rice Bowl

A smoky and savory BBQ Pulled Pork Rice Bowl that feels like a hug in a bowl.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked pulled pork
• 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
• 2 cups cooked white rice
• 1 cup corn kernels
• 1/2 cup black beans
• Coleslaw (for topping)

Instructions:

1. Mix pulled pork with BBQ sauce in a skillet and heat until warmed through.
2. In your bowl, start with a base of white rice.
3. Add BBQ pulled pork on top, followed by corn and black beans.
4. Finish with a generous spoonful of coleslaw on top.

7. Vegan Buddha Rice Bowl

This Vegan Buddha Rice Bowl is packed with nutrients and full of colorful veggies.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked brown rice
• 1 cup roasted sweet potatoes
• 1 cup steamed broccoli
• 1/2 avocado, sliced
• 1/4 cup chickpeas, roasted
• 1 tbsp tahini
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic, minced

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, stir together tahini, lemon juice, and minced garlic to make the dressing.
2. Create a base with brown rice and layer on roasted sweet potatoes, steamed broccoli, avocado slices, and roasted chickpeas.
3. Drizzle with the tahini dressing before serving.

8. Burrito Rice Bowl

This Burrito Rice Bowl combines all your favorite burrito ingredients into one convenient bowl.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked white rice
• 1 cup black beans
• 1 cup grilled chicken, diced
• 1/2 cup salsa
• 1/2 cup corn
• 1 avocado, sliced
• Shredded cheese (optional)
• Sour cream (optional)

Instructions:

1. Prepare your bowl with a base of white rice.
2. Layer with black beans, grilled chicken, salsa, corn, and avocado slices.
3. Top with shredded cheese and a dollop of sour cream if desired.

9. Teriyaki Tofu Rice Bowl

For a meatless option, try this delicious Teriyaki Tofu Rice Bowl.

Ingredients:

• 1 block firm tofu, diced
• 1 cup teriyaki sauce
• 2 cups cooked white rice
• 1 cup steamed broccoli
• 1/2 cup shredded carrots
• Sesame seeds
• Green onions, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Cook the diced tofu in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown.
2. Add teriyaki sauce to the skillet and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Build your bowl with a base of white rice, followed by steamed broccoli and shredded carrots.
4. Place the teriyaki tofu on top and sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions.

10. Lemon Herb Chicken Rice Bowl

A zesty and refreshing Lemon Herb Chicken Rice Bowl perfect for a light meal.

Ingredients:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 lemon, juiced and zested
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
• 1 cup mixed greens
• 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup cucumber, sliced
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Marinate the chicken breasts in lemon juice, zest, and olive oil for 30 minutes.
2. Cook the chicken breasts in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked.
3. Slice the chicken and assemble your bowl with a base of jasmine rice.
4. Add mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber slices.
5. Top with sliced lemon herb chicken and garnish with fresh parsley.

11. Poke Rice Bowl

This Poke Rice Bowl is a fresh and tasty way to enjoy raw fish.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 lb sushi-grade tuna, diced
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp sriracha sauce
• 2 cups cooked sushi rice
• 1 avocado, diced
• 1/2 cup edamame
• Pickled ginger
• Seaweed salad

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix diced tuna with soy sauce, sesame oil, and sriracha sauce.
2. Prepare a base of sushi rice in your bowl.
3. Top with the marinated tuna, diced avocado, edamame, pickled ginger, and seaweed salad.

12. Cilantro Lime Chicken Rice Bowl

For a bright and citrusy dish, the Cilantro Lime Chicken Rice Bowl is a winner.

Ingredients:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
• 2 cups cooked white rice
• 1/2 cup black beans
• 1/2 cup corn
• 1 avocado, diced

Instructions:

1. Marinate the chicken breasts in lime juice and chopped cilantro for 30 minutes.
2. Cook the chicken breasts in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked, then slice them.
3. Assemble your bowl with a base of white rice.
4. Add black beans, corn, and diced avocado.

13. Chinese Five Spice Pork Rice Bowl

A flavorful Chinese Five Spice Pork Rice Bowl packed with savory goodness.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground pork
• 1 tbsp Chinese five-spice powder
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
• 1 cup steamed bok choy
• 1/2 cup shredded carrots

Instructions:

1. Brown the ground pork in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Add Chinese five-spice powder, soy sauce, and hoisin sauce, and stir well.
3. In your bowl, start with a base of jasmine rice.
4. Layer with the five-spice pork, steamed bok choy, and shredded carrots.

14. Mexican Street Corn Rice Bowl

A fun and flavorful Mexican Street Corn Rice Bowl sure to delight your taste buds.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked white rice
• 2 ears of corn, grilled and kernels removed
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 lime, squeezed
• Cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix the grilled corn kernels with mayonnaise, cotija cheese, chili powder, and lime juice.
2. Prepare your bowl with a base of white rice.
3. Top with the Mexican street corn mix and garnish with chopped cilantro.

15. General Tso’s Chicken Rice Bowl

A sweet and spicy General Tso’s Chicken Rice Bowl that's better than takeout.

Ingredients:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water
• 2 cups cooked white rice
• 1 cup steamed broccoli
• Sesame seeds (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. In a skillet, cook diced chicken until fully cooked.
2. Add soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sugar, and rice vinegar. Simmer and then add the cornstarch mixture to thicken.
3. Create a base with white rice in your bowl.
4. Top with General Tso’s chicken and steamed broccoli. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

16. Greek Chicken Rice Bowl

A Mediterranean-inspired Greek Chicken Rice Bowl that's fresh and tasty.

Ingredients:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp oregano
• 2 cups cooked white rice
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
• Feta cheese, crumbled

Instructions:

1. Marinate chicken breasts in Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, and oregano for at least an hour.
2. Cook chicken in a skillet over medium heat until done, then slice.
3. Start your bowl with a base of white rice.
4. Add cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and sliced chicken. Top with crumbled feta cheese.

17. Tuna and Avocado Rice Bowl

A delightful Tuna and Avocado Rice Bowl that’s nutritious and delicious.

Ingredients:

• 1 can tuna, drained
• 1 avocado, diced
• 2 cups cooked brown rice
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• Sesame seeds (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Mix drained tuna with soy sauce and sesame oil.
2. In your bowl, start with a base of brown rice.
3. Top with tuna mixture and diced avocado.
4. Sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.

18. Thai Basil Chicken Rice Bowl

This Thai Basil Chicken Rice Bowl is aromatic and full of bold flavors.

Ingredients:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 cup basil leaves
• 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
• 1 cup steamed green beans

Instructions:

1. Cook sliced chicken in a skillet over medium heat until done.
2. Add soy sauce, fish sauce, and sugar. Stir until well combined.
3. Toss in fresh basil leaves and let them wilt slightly.
4. Prepare your bowl with a base of jasmine rice and add the basil chicken on top.
5. Serve with steamed green beans.

19. Falafel Rice Bowl

A hearty and flavorful Falafel Rice Bowl that's perfect for vegetarians.

Ingredients:

• 1 box falafel mix (or pre-made falafel)
• 2 cups cooked quinoa
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
• 1/4 cup hummus
• Tahini sauce (for drizzling)

Instructions:

1. Prepare falafel according to package instructions or use pre-made falafel.
2. Create a base of quinoa in your bowl.
3. Add cherry tomatoes and cucumber.
4. Place falafel on top and add a dollop of hummus.
5. Drizzle with tahini sauce.

20. Cajun Shrimp Rice Bowl

Spice things up with this mouthwatering Cajun Shrimp Rice Bowl.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cups cooked white rice
• 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
• 1/2 cup red onion, sliced

Instructions:

1. Toss shrimp with Cajun seasoning in a bowl.
2. Cook shrimp in a skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat until done.
3. In your bowl, start with a base of white rice.
4. Top with sautéed shrimp, bell peppers, and red onions.

21. Sweet Chili Tofu Rice Bowl

A Sweet Chili Tofu Rice Bowl that’s both tangy and delicious.

Ingredients:

• 1 block firm tofu, diced
• 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
• 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
• 1 cup steamed broccoli
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced

Instructions:

1. Cook diced tofu in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown.
2. Add sweet chili sauce and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Create a base with jasmine rice in your bowl.
4. Top with sweet chili tofu, steamed broccoli, and diced red bell pepper.

22. Beef and Broccoli Rice Bowl

This classic Beef and Broccoli Rice Bowl is a go-to favorite.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb beef sirloin, sliced thinly
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water
• 2 cups cooked white rice
• 1 cup steamed broccoli

Instructions:

1. Cook sliced beef in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Add soy sauce and oyster sauce and let it simmer.
3. Stir in cornstarch mixture to thicken the sauce.
4. Prepare your bowl with a base of white rice.
5. Add beef and broccoli on top.

23. Egg Fried Rice Bowl

A simple and comforting Egg Fried Rice Bowl that's quick to make.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked white rice
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup peas
• 1/2 cup carrots, diced
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• Green onions, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. In a skillet, scramble the beaten eggs until cooked.
2. Add cooked rice, peas, and carrots to the skillet.
3. Stir in soy sauce and cook until well mixed.
4. Serve in a bowl and garnish with chopped green onions.

24. Tofu and Veggie Rice Bowl

A healthy and satisfying Tofu and Veggie Rice Bowl to keep you feeling great.

Ingredients:

• 1 block firm tofu, diced
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 cups cooked brown rice
• 1 cup mixed veggies (bell peppers, zucchini, carrots)
• Sesame seeds (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Cook tofu in a skillet with soy sauce and sesame oil until golden brown.
2. Sauté mixed veggies in a separate pan until tender.
3. Build your bowl starting with a base of brown rice.
4. Add tofu and mixed veggies on top and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

25. Chicken and Avocado Rice Bowl

Wrap up your Black Friday with this Creamy Chicken and Avocado Rice Bowl.

Ingredients:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 cups cooked white rice
• 1 avocado, sliced
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup ranch dressing

Instructions:

1. Cook the chicken breasts in a skillet over medium heat until done.
2. Slice the chicken and prepare your bowl with a base of white rice.
3. Top with chicken slices, avocado, and cherry tomatoes.
4. Drizzle with ranch dressing before serving.

Conclusion

These rice bowl recipes are perfect for recharging after Black Friday shopping. From savory meats to vibrant veggies, each bowl is a burst of flavor and comfort. Whether you're cooking for yourself or a crowd, there's a rice bowl here to satisfy every craving. Enjoy these culinary delights!