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Thai Peanut Chicken Buddha Bowl

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Thai Peanut Chicken Buddha Bowls are vibrant, nutrient-packed bowls filled with grilled chicken, fresh veggies, hearty grains, and a rich, creamy Thai peanut sauce. Perfect for meal prep or a colorful, satisfying lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast or thighs, grilled or shredded
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ginger, grated
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or sesame oil
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice, jasmine rice, or quinoa
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup cucumber, sliced
  • 1 cup red cabbage, shredded
  • 1 cup edamame, steamed or thawed
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro or mint
  • 1/4 cup crushed peanuts
  • Lime wedges (for serving)
  • For the Thai peanut sauce:
  • 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 2–4 tbsp warm water (to thin)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, toss cooked chicken with soy sauce, garlic, ginger, lime juice, and oil. Grill or pan-cook if not already cooked, then slice or shred.
  2. Prepare rice or quinoa according to package directions.
  3. Whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, rice vinegar, honey or maple syrup, garlic, and ginger in a bowl. Slowly add warm water until desired consistency is reached.
  4. In each bowl, add a scoop of rice or quinoa as the base.
  5. Top with chicken, shredded carrots, cucumber, cabbage, edamame, and avocado slices in sections.
  6. Drizzle generously with peanut sauce.
  7. Garnish with crushed peanuts, fresh herbs, and lime wedges. Serve immediately or refrigerate components separately for later.

Notes

  • Use tofu, shrimp, or tempeh instead of chicken for a protein variation.
  • Replace rice with zucchini noodles or greens for a low-carb option.
  • Add fruit like mango or pineapple for a sweet twist.
  • Spice up the sauce with sriracha or red pepper flakes.
  • Store components separately and assemble before eating for best freshness.

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