Thai Peanut Chicken Rice Bowls
Thai Peanut Chicken Rice Bowls offer a delightful culinary experience that combines creamy peanut butter, tender chicken, and fresh vegetables in one vibrant dish. This easy-to-make meal is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, delivering bold flavors and stunning presentation that will impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 bell peppers, sliced (preferably one red and one yellow for color)
- 4 green onions, sliced
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 cups jasmine rice
Instructions
- 1. Marinate chicken: In a bowl, mix soy sauce, lime juice, and garlic. Add chicken breasts, cover, and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2. Cook chicken: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add marinated chicken and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- 3. Prepare sauce: In a separate bowl, combine peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, and lime juice until smooth.
- 4. Sauté veggies: Remove chicken from the skillet; add bell peppers and green onions. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until slightly tender.
- 5. Combine: Return the chicken to the skillet with sautéed veggies; pour in the peanut sauce and stir until evenly coated.
- 6. Serve: Spoon cooked jasmine rice into bowls and top with the peanut chicken mixture. Garnish with extra green onions if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 450g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For added crunch, consider including snap peas or carrots. If you prefer a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with tofu or shrimp. Adjust the spiciness by adding chili flakes or sriracha to taste.