Description
Make this flavorful Thai Peanut Chicken Bowl for a satisfying weeknight dinner. This recipe features tender chicken coated in a balanced peanut sauce and served over rice with fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup cooked brown rice or white rice
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup sliced red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons crushed peanuts for garnish
- For the Peanut Sauce:
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon sriracha or to taste
- 1/4 cup hot water, or more to thin
Instructions
- Prepare the peanut sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, and sriracha. Slowly whisk in the hot water until the sauce reaches your desired consistency. Set aside.
- Cook the chicken: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes.
- Coat the chicken: Reduce the heat to low. Pour about half of the prepared peanut sauce over the cooked chicken in the skillet. Toss gently to coat the chicken completely. Keep warm.
- Assemble the bowls: Divide the cooked rice among four serving bowls. Arrange the shredded carrots, bell pepper, and red cabbage around the rice.
- Top with chicken: Spoon the sauced chicken over the rice in each bowl. Drizzle the remaining peanut sauce over the chicken and vegetables.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle each bowl with fresh cilantro and crushed peanuts. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a spicier sauce, increase the amount of sriracha or add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- You can substitute cooked noodles for rice to make a peanut noodle bowl alternative.
- If you prefer grilled chicken, marinate the pieces in a small amount of the sauce before grilling.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 24
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 95