Description
Spicy Thai Peanut Chicken Bowl is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines tender marinated chicken with crunchy vegetables and a rich, creamy peanut sauce. This easy-to-make meal is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, promising to impress your family and friends alike. Each bite offers a delightful blend of savory, sweet, and spicy flavors, making it a beloved favorite in any household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup sliced bell peppers
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Cooked rice or noodles for serving
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix soy sauce, lime juice, garlic, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes. Add chicken breasts and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2. Cook the Chicken: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook until golden brown (7–10 minutes), ensuring it's cooked through.
- 3. Create the Peanut Sauce: In another saucepan on low heat, combine peanut butter with water to thin. Stir in additional soy sauce and lime juice until smooth.
- 4. Add Veggies: During the last 5 minutes of cooking the chicken, add sliced bell peppers and carrots to the skillet; sauté until tender yet crisp.
- 5. Serve: Layer rice or noodles on plates, top with chicken and veggies, drizzle with peanut sauce, and sprinkle cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg