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High Protein Thai Peanut Chicken Bowl

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A wholesome and satisfying bowl bursting with flavor, featuring tender chicken, crunchy vegetables, and a rich peanut sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (for chicken marinade)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil (for chicken marinade)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.25 cup creamy peanut butter (for sauce)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (for peanut sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil (for peanut sauce)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2–3 tablespoons water (to thin sauce to consistency of heavy cream)
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup edamame (shelled)
  • 1 medium cucumber (cut into thin matchstick strips)
  • 0.25 cup chopped peanuts (for garnish)
  • 2 stalks green onions (sliced)
  • Fresh cilantro (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Start Cooking Your Rice or Quinoa: If using raw rice, start cooking it first as brown rice takes 45 minutes and quinoa takes 15 minutes.
  2. Marinate the Chicken: In a medium bowl, toss the chicken pieces with soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic powder, and black pepper until evenly coated. Let marinate for 10-15 minutes while preparing the other components.
  3. Prepare the Peanut Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the creamy peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, grated ginger, and minced garlic. Gradually add water until you reach a pourable consistency.
  4. Sear the Chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for about 3 minutes until golden, then stir and cook for another 5-6 minutes until fully cooked.
  5. Stir-Fry Vegetables: In the same skillet, add sesame oil if necessary, toss in the cabbage, carrots, and edamame, and stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
  6. Assemble Your Bowls: Divide rice among bowls, top with chicken, stir-fried vegetables, cucumber strips, and drizzle generously with peanut sauce. Garnish with chopped peanuts, green onions, and cilantro.

Notes

This dish is perfect for meal prep and can be customized with different vegetables or protein alternatives.

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