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High Protein Thai Peanut Chicken Buddha Bowl

High Protein Thai Peanut Chicken Buddha Bowl

A nutritious High Protein Thai Peanut Chicken Buddha Bowl featuring tender chicken, creamy peanut sauce, and fresh vegetables.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Sauce
  • 3 breasts boneless, skinless chicken about 1.5 lbs
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
Vegetables and Garnish
  • 1 each red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 each yellow bell pepper sliced
  • 1 each cucumber thinly sliced
  • 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince the garlic.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, add oil and cook the chicken until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and lime juice until smooth.
  4. Pour the peanut sauce over the cooked chicken and stir to coat thoroughly.
  5. Serve rice or quinoa in bowls topped with the peanut chicken mixture and arrange bell peppers and cucumber around it.
  6. Finish with fresh cilantro and an extra squeeze of lime.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 38gFat: 24g

Notes

Feel free to customize the bowl by swapping chicken for tofu or shrimp and adding roasted vegetables or nuts for extra crunch and flavor.

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