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Buddha Bowl with Thai Chicken

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
A vibrant and healthy Buddha Bowl featuring Thai-inspired chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy peanut sauce, perfect for meal prep and wholesome eating.

Ingredients

Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons light brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons sambal oelek ground fresh chile paste

Grains

  • 1 cup farro
  • 1/4 cup chicken stock

Protein

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized chunks
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce

Vegetables

  • 2 cups shredded kale
  • 1.5 cups shredded purple cabbage
  • 2 carrots peeled and grated
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup roasted peanuts

Instructions 

  • Whisk together peanut butter, lime juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, and sambal oelek; add water to thin. Divide sauce into containers and refrigerate.
  • Cook farro according to package, then cool.
  • Mix chicken with cornstarch and fish sauce; cook in skillet with olive oil until golden. Add garlic, shallot, ginger, then stir in chicken stock mixture and cook until slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Assemble bowls: divide farro, chicken, kale, cabbage, carrots, cilantro, and peanuts evenly. Serve with peanut sauce.

Notes

Prepare sauce and ingredients in advance for easy meal prep.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Thai
Keyword: chicken, healthy, Vegetables