Description
A delicious and flavorful Spicy Thai Peanut Chicken Bowl served with creamy coconut rice, topped with fresh vegetables and garnished with crushed peanuts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- ⅓ cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sriracha (adjust for heat preference)
- 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup water (to thin the sauce if needed)
- ¼ cup crushed peanuts, for garnish
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup water
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup cucumber slices
- ½ cup chopped scallions
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare Coconut Rice: In a saucepan, combine jasmine rice, coconut milk, water, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until rice is tender and creamy.
- Make the Thai Peanut Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, sriracha, honey, lime juice, ginger, and garlic. Add a bit of water to reach your desired consistency.
- Cook the Chicken: In a heated skillet over medium heat, add a splash of oil. Add the chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes until golden and cooked through. Pour the peanut sauce over the chicken, stirring to coat evenly. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Assemble Bowls: In each bowl, layer coconut rice, Thai peanut chicken, shredded carrots, cucumber slices, and scallions. Garnish with crushed peanuts, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges.
Notes
- Adjust the level of sriracha based on your heat preference.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with tofu.
- Feel free to add other vegetables as toppings, such as bell peppers or snap peas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg