Thai Peanut Chicken Bowls: An Incredible Essential Recipe
Thai Peanut Chicken Bowls are a delightful fusion of flavors that bring the essence of Thai cuisine straight to your dinner table. This quick and easy recipe combines tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a creamy peanut sauce that offers a satisfying taste experience. Ideal for weeknight meals, meal prep, or impressing guests, these bowls are rich in nutrients and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
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- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 carrot
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 cup cooked brown rice or quinoa
- For the peanut sauce: creamy peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey or maple syrup, sriracha
Instructions
- Prepare brown rice or quinoa according to package instructions; set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey/maple syrup, and sriracha until smooth.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season sliced chicken with salt and pepper; cook for 5-7 minutes until no longer pink.
- Add minced garlic and vegetables to the skillet; stir-fry for an additional 5-7 minutes until veggies are tender-crisp.
- Pour the peanut sauce over the chicken and veggies; toss well and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Serve the mixture over cooked rice or quinoa in bowls.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 70mg