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Delicious Thai Peanut Chicken Bowl topped with fresh vegetables and peanuts.

Tasty Thai Peanut Chicken Buddha Bowl

A satisfying and nutritious meal featuring tender chicken strips, rich peanut sauce, fresh vegetables, and wholesome grains, perfect for a quick dinner or relaxed family meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Thai
Servings 4 servings
Calories 600 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken

  • 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, sliced into strips
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil

For the Grains

  • 2 cups Cooked Brown Rice or Quinoa

For the Vegetables

  • 1 cup Carrots, julienned or shredded
  • 1 cup English Cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Red Bell Pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Edamame, cooked

For the Peanut Sauce

  • 1/2 cup Creamy Peanut Butter
  • 1/4 cup Low-Sodium Soy Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Honey
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
  • Warm Water to adjust consistency

For Garnishing

  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds

Instructions
 

Marinating the Chicken

  • Begin by seasoning the sliced boneless skinless chicken breast with garlic powder, ground ginger, salt, and black pepper. Allow it to marinate for about 5 minutes.

Cooking the Chicken

  • Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the marinated chicken strips to the skillet. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Preparing the Peanut Sauce

  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the creamy peanut butter, low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and sesame oil until smooth.
  • Gradually add warm water until you reach the desired consistency.

Assembling the Bowls

  • Divide the cooked brown rice or quinoa among serving bowls.
  • Artfully arrange the julienned carrots, sliced cucumber, red bell pepper, and cooked edamame on top.
  • Top each bowl with the cooked chicken strips.
  • Drizzle generously with the creamy peanut sauce.
  • Sprinkle with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

Adjust the peanut sauce consistency to your liking. Serve warm for optimal texture and flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 7g
Keyword Buddha Bowl, healthy dinner, Nutritious Recipe, quick meal, Thai Peanut Chicken Bowl
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