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A dish of Thai peanut chicken garnished with fresh cilantro and crushed peanuts.

Thai Peanut Chicken Power Bowl

This power bowl features tender chicken in a savory peanut sauce, complemented by roasted sweet potatoes, crisp green beans, and fluffy quinoa for a satisfying and nutritious meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 2 bowls

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Baking sheet
  • Steamer (optional)
  • Medium bowl

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or sesame oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

For the Peanut Sauce

  • 0.5 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 0.25 cup warm water or coconut milk
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 0.5 tsp sriracha or chili garlic sauce adjust to desired spice level
  • lime juice Optional: a squeeze of

For the Bowls

  • 1 cup cooked quinoa or farro
  • 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced
  • 1 cup green beans, trimmed

For Garnish

  • Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Chopped peanuts

Instructions
 

Prepare Chicken

  • Pat chicken dry and season; cook in a skillet with oil until browned and cooked through, then set aside.

Roast Sweet Potatoes

  • Toss diced sweet potato with oil, salt, and pepper; roast at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes until tender and caramelized.

Steam Green Beans

  • Steam green beans until tender-crisp for about 3-5 minutes.

Whisk Peanut Sauce

  • Combine peanut butter, water, soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup, ginger, garlic, and sriracha in a bowl; whisk until smooth, adjusting consistency and seasonings.

Assemble Power Bowls

  • Layer cooked quinoa or farro, roasted sweet potatoes, and steamed green beans into individual serving bowls.

Combine Chicken and Sauce

  • Toss the cooked chicken with half of the prepared peanut sauce.

Add Chicken to Bowls

  • Place the sauced chicken on top of the vegetables and grain in each bowl.

Garnish and Serve

  • Drizzle with extra peanut sauce if desired, then garnish with fresh cilantro and chopped peanuts; serve immediately.

Notes

For meal prep, you can prepare all components ahead of time and assemble the bowls just before serving. Adjust sriracha to your preferred spice level. A squeeze of lime at the end brightens all the flavors!