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Peanut Chicken Protein Bowl with creamy peanut sauce and coconut rice on a wooden table.

Peanut Chicken Protein Bowl

A vibrant and healthy Peanut Chicken Protein Bowl with coconut rice, tender chicken, fresh veggies, and a creamy Thai inspired peanut sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian-Inspired
Calories: 580

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup jasmine rice rinsed
  • 1 cup unsweetened canned coconut milk
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt for rice
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast diced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce for chicken
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 clove garlic minced (for chicken)
  • 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce for sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 clove garlic minced (for sauce)
  • 1-2 tablespoons warm water to thin sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes optional
  • 1 cup red cabbage thinly sliced
  • 1 cup carrots julienned
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 2 tablespoons roasted peanuts chopped (optional)
  • Lime wedges for serving

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • large skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

  1. Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until water runs clear.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine rice, coconut milk, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, stir once, then cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. Remove rice from heat and let steam, covered, for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  4. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium high heat. Add diced chicken, soy sauce, black pepper, and minced garlic. Sauté for 6 to 8 minutes until chicken is golden and cooked through.
  5. In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, lime juice, sesame oil, garlic, and chili flakes. Add warm water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
  6. Divide coconut rice among four bowls. Top each with sautéed chicken, red cabbage, carrots, and cilantro.
  7. Drizzle generously with peanut sauce. Sprinkle with chopped peanuts and serve with lime wedges.

Notes

Peanut Sauce can be made up to 5 days ahead. For a Gluten Free option, substitute soy sauce with gluten free tamari.
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