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thai peanut chicken buddha bowl

35-Minute Thai Peanut Chicken Buddha Bowl You’ll Crave


  • Author: Ella Parker
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Yield: 1 serving 1x
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Description

A flavorful Thai peanut chicken Buddha bowl packed with protein, veggies, and a creamy peanut sauce.


Ingredients

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  • 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
  • 2 tbsp peanut butter
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1 tsp sriracha
  • 1 clove garlic, minced

Instructions

  1. Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
  2. Grill or pan-fry chicken breast until fully cooked, then slice.
  3. Mix peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, sriracha, and garlic to make the sauce.
  4. Assemble bowl with quinoa, chicken, cabbage, carrots, and cilantro.
  5. Drizzle with peanut sauce and top with chopped peanuts.

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker option.
  • Swap quinoa for brown rice if preferred.
  • Adjust sriracha for desired spice level.
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Thai

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 620mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 48g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 36g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: thai peanut chicken buddha bowl, healthy lunch, protein bowl