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Thai Peanut Chicken Buddha Bowl

Delicious Thai Peanut Chicken Buddha Bowl for a Fresh Dinner

Experience the taste of Thailand with this Thai Peanut Chicken Buddha Bowl, combining nourishing ingredients for a satisfying meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner Ideas
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil for cooking
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Quinoa
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups water
For the Vegetables
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 cup carrots julienned
  • 1 cup red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 medium cucumber thinly sliced
For the Garnish
  • ¼ cup cilantro chopped
  • 2 stalks green onions chopped
For the Peanut Sauce
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
  • 2 tablespoons warm water to adjust consistency

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Skillet
  • medium bowl
  • fork

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Rinse quinoa under cold water, then add to a saucepan with water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
  2. Season chicken breast strips with salt and black pepper. Prepare a skillet for cooking.
  3. In the skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken strips and cook for 5–7 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
  4. In the same skillet, add remaining vegetable oil. Stir-fry broccoli, carrots, and red bell pepper for 4–5 minutes until crisp-tender.
  5. In a medium bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and warm water until smooth.
  6. Divide quinoa among serving bowls. Top with stir-fried vegetables and chicken strips.
  7. Drizzle peanut sauce over each bowl, ensuring each component is coated.
  8. Garnish with cucumber, cilantro, and green onions. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 6gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Prep chicken and veggies in advance for quicker assembly. Adjust sauce consistency with warm water.

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