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Thai Peanut Chicken Buddha Bowl

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This Thai Peanut Chicken Buddha Bowl is a delightful blend of fresh vegetables, quinoa, and creamy peanut sauce, perfect for a quick and nutritious meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast cut into strips
  • ½ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Quinoa
  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups water for cooking quinoa
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 cup carrots julienned
  • 1 medium red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 medium cucumber thinly sliced for garnish
  • ¼ cup cilantro chopped, optional
  • 2 stalks green onions sliced
For the Peanut Sauce
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
  • 2 tablespoons warm water to adjust consistency

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • large skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Rinse and Cook Quinoa
  1. Rinse quinoa under cold water. Combine with water in a saucepan, bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes until absorbed.
Season Chicken
  1. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Set aside.
Cook the Chicken
  1. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet, add chicken strips, cook for 5-7 minutes until golden and cooked through.
Stir-Fry the Vegetables
  1. In the same skillet, add more vegetable oil and stir-fry broccoli, carrots, and red bell pepper for 4-5 minutes.
Prepare the Peanut Sauce
  1. Whisk together all peanut sauce ingredients in a mixing bowl until smooth.
Assemble the Buddha Bowl
  1. Divide quinoa into bowls, top with stir-fried vegetables and chicken.
Drizzle with Peanut Sauce
  1. Drizzle peanut sauce over each bowl.
Garnish and Serve
  1. Garnish with cucumber, cilantro, and green onions. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 12000IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Prep all ingredients before cooking for an efficient process. Use fresh vegetables for best results.

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