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Thai Peanut Chicken Buddha Bowl

Delicious Thai Peanut Chicken Buddha Bowl for Meal Prep Bliss

Try this Thai Peanut Chicken Buddha Bowl for a quick, healthy meal that’s full of flavor and over 30 grams of protein per serving!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast sliced into strips
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder for seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger can substitute with fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Salt adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground preferred
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for cooking
For the Bowl
  • 2 cups Cooked Brown Rice or Quinoa base for bowl
  • 1 cup Carrots julienned or shredded
  • 1 medium English Cucumber thinly sliced
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper diced
  • 1 cup Edamame shelled and cooked
For the Peanut Sauce
  • 1/3 cup Creamy Peanut Butter choose high-quality
  • 2 tablespoons Low-Sodium Soy Sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar or substitute with lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon Honey or maple syrup for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil optional but recommended
  • 1/2 cup Warm Water to thin the peanut sauce
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions sliced
  • Sesame Seeds optional topping

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Medium bowl
  • Whisk
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Direction
  1. In a medium bowl, combine sliced boneless skinless chicken breast with garlic powder, ground ginger, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and let rest for about 5 minutes.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken, cooking for 3-4 minutes on each side until cooked through.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and sesame oil. Gradually add warm water to achieve a smooth consistency.
  4. Divide cooked brown rice or quinoa among four bowls, then layer with julienned carrots, sliced cucumber, diced bell pepper, and edamame.
  5. Slice the cooked chicken and arrange it on top. Drizzle with peanut sauce and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 32gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For meal prep, store components separately until serving to maintain freshness.

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