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Thai Peanut Chicken Buddha Bowl

Delicious Thai Peanut Chicken Buddha Bowl Ready in 20 Minutes

This Thai Peanut Chicken Buddha Bowl is a quick, high-protein meal perfect for weeknights, combining chicken, creamy peanut sauce, and fresh vegetables.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast use organic for the best flavor and texture
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for cooking
For the Base
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa serves as the base
  • 2 cups carrots julienned/shredded
  • 1 cup English cucumber sliced thin
  • 1 cup red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 cup edamame shelled and cooked
For the Peanut Sauce
  • 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter the heart of the sauce
  • 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 3 tbsp warm water to adjust consistency
For Garnish
  • 2 tbsp green onions chopped
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Begin by slicing the boneless skinless chicken breast into thin strips. In a bowl, season the chicken with garlic powder, ground ginger, salt, and black pepper. Gently mix to ensure even coating. Let the chicken marinate for about 5 minutes.
  2. Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil shimmers, add the marinated chicken strips to the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
  3. While the chicken is cooking, whisk together creamy peanut butter, low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, and honey. Gradually add warm water until the sauce reaches a smooth consistency.
  4. Once the chicken is cooked, divide your cooked brown rice or quinoa among four bowls.
  5. Artfully arrange the julienned carrots, cucumber, red bell pepper, and cooked edamame atop the rice or quinoa.
  6. Slice the cooked chicken strips and place about 4 oz on top of each bowl. Drizzle 2-3 tablespoons of the peanut sauce over the chicken.
  7. Finish by sprinkling chopped green onions and sesame seeds over each bowl.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 15mg

Notes

For optimal flavor, marinate the chicken longer and store ingredients separately until ready to serve.

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