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High Protein Thai Peanut Chicken Bowl

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
A flavorful and nutritious bowl combining tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy peanut sauce, perfect for a healthy meal.

Ingredients

Marinade

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into strips)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce for marinating
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil for marinating
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.25 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce for peanut sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2-3 tablespoons water to thin the peanut sauce

Base

  • 2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup edamame
  • 1 medium cucumber sliced into strips
  • 0.25 cup chopped peanuts for garnish
  • 2 stalks green onions sliced

Garnish

  • fresh cilantro

Instructions 

  • Marinate chicken with soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic powder, and black pepper for 10 minutes.
  • Cook chicken in a skillet until fully cooked, about 8-10 minutes.
  • Prepare peanut sauce by whisking peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and water until smooth.
  • Assemble bowls with cooked rice, vegetables, chicken, and drizzle with peanut sauce. Garnish with chopped peanuts, green onions, and cilantro.

Notes

For extra flavor, toast the chopped peanuts before garnishing.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Thai
Keyword: chicken, healthy, Peanut