Description
Savor the delightful taste of this High Protein Thai Peanut Chicken Buddha Bowl. Tender chicken is enveloped in a creamy peanut sauce, complemented by vibrant, fresh vegetables and your choice of fluffy rice or quinoa. This dish is not only packed with flavor but also offers a nutritious meal perfect for family gatherings or meal prep. With its colorful presentation and simple preparation, this bowl is sure to please everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prep the chicken: Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince the garlic.
- Cook the chicken: In a skillet over medium heat, add oil and cook the chicken until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Make the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and lime juice until smooth.
- Combine: Pour the peanut sauce over the cooked chicken and stir to coat thoroughly.
- Assemble bowls: Serve rice or quinoa in bowls topped with the peanut chicken mixture and arrange bell peppers and cucumber around it.
- Garnish: Finish with fresh cilantro and an extra squeeze of lime.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg