Easy Chicken Peanut Bowl
Satisfy your craving for bold, nutty flavors with this Easy Chicken Peanut Bowl—a quick and delicious meal that’s ready in just 30 minutes! Tender, marinated chicken is sautéed to golden perfection and served over a bed of fluffy rice, then topped with crunchy fresh veggies like julienned carrots, crisp cucumber, and sweet red bell pepper. The star of this recipe is a rich, velvety peanut sauce made with creamy peanut butter, coconut milk, zesty lime, and fragrant ginger, tying every bite together with a perfect balance of savory and tangy. Perfect for busy weeknights, this customizable bowl can be garnished with green onions and roasted peanuts for added texture and flavor. Healthy, satisfying, and packed with vibrant ingredients, this chicken peanut bowl is a must-try for fans of easy one-bowl meals!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 3 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 0.25 cup roasted peanuts, chopped (optional for topping)
Instructions
Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. In a bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, and 1 teaspoon of sesame oil to create a quick marinade.
Add the chicken pieces to the marinade and let it rest for 10 minutes while you prepare other ingredients.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine peanut butter, coconut milk, lime juice, minced garlic, and ginger. Stir continuously until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy, about 3-4 minutes. Set aside.
Heat 1 teaspoon of sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken pieces and cook for 6-8 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown.
While the chicken cooks, prepare your toppings. Julienne the carrots, slice the cucumber and bell pepper, and chop the green onions.
Assemble the bowls by dividing the cooked rice evenly between four bowls. Top each bowl with cooked chicken, vegetables (carrots, red bell pepper, cucumber), and a generous drizzle of the peanut sauce.
Garnish with chopped green onions and roasted peanuts, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3798 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 180.4 g | 231% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.8 g | 169% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 386 mg | 129% | |
| Sodium | 3444 mg | 150% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 333.9 g | 121% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.9 g | 118% | |
| Total Sugars | 94.7 g | ||
| Protein | 235.0 g | 470% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 549 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 21.4 mg | 119% | |
| Potassium | 5007 mg | 107% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
