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Thai Peanut Chicken Bowls: An Incredible Essential Recipe

A delicious and nutritious bowl featuring tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a creamy peanut sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Vegetables
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 cup carrots sliced
  • 1 cup bell pepper sliced
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Peanut Sauce
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce low sodium
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger grated
  • 1/4 cup water to thin the sauce
Rice
  • 2 cups jasmine rice
  • 4 cups water
Garnishes
  • 1/4 cup chopped peanuts for topping
  • 1/4 cup green onions sliced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped

Method
 

Cook the Rice
  1. In a cooking pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add jasmine rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is tender and water is absorbed.
  2. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
Prepare the Peanut Sauce
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and water until smooth.
Cook the Chicken and Vegetables
  1. In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  2. Add broccoli, carrots, and bell pepper to the skillet. Stir-fry for an additional 5-7 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
  3. Pour the peanut sauce over the chicken and vegetables, stirring to coat evenly. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
Assemble the Bowls
  1. Divide the cooked rice among four bowls. Top each bowl with the chicken and vegetable mixture.
  2. Garnish with chopped peanuts, green onions, and cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gFiber: 4gSugar: 8g

Notes

Feel free to customize the vegetables based on your preference. This dish can also be made with tofu for a vegetarian option.

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