Thai Peanut Chicken Buddha Bowl
A quick, high-protein, veggie-packed meal featuring chicken, rice or quinoa, fresh vegetables, and a creamy peanut sauce, ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
For the chicken and sauce
- 4 oz chicken breast, sliced Per serving
- 1 tbsp olive oil For cooking chicken
- 1 tbsp peanut butter For sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce For sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar For sauce
- 1 tbsp honey For sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil For sauce
- 1 cup warm water Add to sauce as needed
For the bowl assembly
- 3/4 cup cooked rice or quinoa Per serving
- 1 cup carrots, sliced For garnish
- 1 cup cucumber, sliced For garnish
- 1 cup red bell pepper, sliced For garnish
- 1 cup edamame For garnish
- 2-3 tbsp chopped green onions For garnish
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds For garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Season the sliced chicken breast with garlic powder, ground ginger, salt, and black pepper. Let marinate for 5 minutes at room temperature.
- While chicken is marinating, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and sesame oil in a small bowl. Add warm water one tablespoon at a time until sauce coats the back of a spoon but still drizzles easily.
Cooking
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned chicken strips and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F.
Assembly
- Divide cooked rice or quinoa among four serving bowls, about 3/4 cup per bowl. Create colorful sections with carrots, cucumber, red bell pepper, and edamame.
- Top each bowl with sliced chicken, about 4 oz per serving, and drizzle 2-3 tablespoons of peanut sauce over everything.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
Leftovers keep well if stored correctly, refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freeze cooked chicken without raw cucumbers for up to 2 months, thaw in fridge overnight. Chef tip: Press extra peanut sauce into cooked chicken for deeper flavor before garnishing.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 900mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4g
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