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Savory Thai Peanut Chicken Buddha Bowl for Ultimate Comfort

A delightful Thai Peanut Chicken Buddha Bowl that combines fresh veggies, tender chicken, and rich peanut sauce for a healthy meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marination Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Bowl
  • 1 cup Jasmine rice
  • 1 lb Chicken breast boneless skinless
  • 1 cup Cabbage shredded
  • 1 cup Carrots julienned
  • 1 cup Bell peppers sliced, any color
  • 1 cup Cucumber sliced
For the Peanut Sauce
  • 1/3 cup Creamy peanut butter natural preferred
  • 2 tbsp Soy sauce low-sodium
  • 1 tbsp Lime juice
  • 1 tsp Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Ginger grated

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Marinate the chicken: Combine chicken strips with garlic powder, ground ginger, salt, and black pepper for at least 5 minutes.
  2. Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil and cook marinated chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  3. Prepare the peanut sauce: Whisk peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, and warm water until smooth.
  4. Assemble the bowl: Divide cooked rice or quinoa into bowls and add vegetables around it.
  5. Top and garnish: Place chicken on vegetables, drizzle with peanut sauce, and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For meal prep, store components separately in airtight containers to maintain freshness.

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