Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Thailand with this quick and nutritious Thai Peanut Chicken Buddha Bowl. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this dish combines tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and a creamy peanut sauce that will leave your taste buds dancing. In just 30 minutes, you can prepare a wholesome meal that’s not only delicious but also customizable to suit your preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 4 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 2 cups shredded purple cabbage
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 to 2 tablespoons warm water
- Lime wedges for serving
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Season the chicken with garlic powder, ground ginger, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook chicken for 5 to 7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, and water in a small bowl until smooth.
- Divide cooked jasmine rice among serving bowls; top with the cooked chicken and an assortment of fresh vegetables.
- Drizzle with peanut sauce and garnish with cilantro and chopped peanuts. Serve with lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet cooking
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 450g)
- Calories: 630
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 67g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg