Description
These Thai Chicken Bowls with Peanut Sauce combine marinated grilled chicken, vibrant veggies, fluffy brown rice, and a creamy peanut sauce for a healthy, flavorful, and satisfying meal perfect for weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
1/4 cup coconut aminos or tamari
1/4 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon maple syrup
2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (sliced in half, about 1 inch thick)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups zucchini, sliced into half moons
2 cups broccoli florets
2 cups cooked brown rice
1/2 cup carrots, shredded
1/4 cup cilantro leaves
1/2 cup Thai peanut sauce
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together coconut aminos, rice vinegar, sesame oil, lime juice, maple syrup, and chili garlic sauce.
- Reserve 1 tablespoon of the marinade for mixing into the rice later.
- Add chicken to the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours.
- Cook brown rice if not already prepared.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil. Sauté zucchini and broccoli for 7–8 minutes, then set aside.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade, discarding the liquid, and grill for 4–5 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Transfer chicken to a cutting board, dice into bite-sized pieces.
- Mix reserved marinade into the cooked brown rice, then divide into 4 bowls.
- Top each bowl with chicken, sautéed vegetables, shredded carrots, and cilantro.
- Drizzle Thai peanut sauce over each bowl before serving.
Notes
- Marinate chicken for deeper flavor — up to 8 hours if possible.
- Use tofu or tempeh instead of chicken for a vegetarian version.
- Substitute brown rice with quinoa, cauliflower rice, or other grains.
- Grill veggies instead of sautéing for extra smoky flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–4 days.
- Reheat with a splash of water to keep rice moist or enjoy cold as a meal prep option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
