Description
Thai Peanut Chicken Bowls are a delightful culinary experience that combines tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy peanut sauce. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, offering a balance of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors that will satisfy the whole family. Each bowl is not only visually appealing but also packed with nutrition, making it a go-to dish for meal prep or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 680g)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tsp chili flakes (optional)
- 1 can (400ml) full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by washing and chopping the vegetables.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season and cook chicken breasts until golden brown on both sides (5-7 minutes per side).
- In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, honey or maple syrup, lime juice, and chili flakes until smooth.
- Add minced garlic and sliced bell peppers to the skillet during the last few minutes of cooking until slightly softened.
- Serve the chicken over rice or noodles and generously drizzle with the peanut sauce. Top with sliced cucumber and green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 105mg