Thai Peanut Chicken Bowl
A delicious and easy meal that combines tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and a creamy peanut sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (broccoli, bell peppers, carrots, etc.)
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice or quinoa for serving
- Chopped peanuts and green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the diced chicken in a large skillet over medium heat until fully cooked. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the mixed vegetables and sauté for 5-7 minutes until tender.
- Mix the peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, lime juice, garlic, and ginger in a bowl until smooth.
- Pour the peanut sauce over the chicken and vegetables, stirring to combine.
- Serve over cooked rice or quinoa, garnishing with chopped peanuts and green onions.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes or sriracha to the peanut sauce. Substitute chicken with tofu or shrimp for a different protein option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg