Name: Spicy Thai Peanut Chicken Bowl
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Thai-inspired
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, diced; 1 cup jasmine rice; 1/2 cup shredded red cabbage; 1/2 red bell pepper or 1 medium carrot, julienned; 1 ripe mango, cubed; 1 avocado, sliced; 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro; 2 tablespoons chopped green onions; 2 tablespoons chopped peanuts (optional); 1 lime, cut into wedges; 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or lime juice; 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger; 1 to 2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce or sriracha (adjust to taste); 3 to 4 tablespoons warm water (to thin)

Description

This Spicy Thai Peanut Chicken Bowl combines juicy, marinated chicken with creamy peanut sauce, crisp veggies, fluffy jasmine rice, and tropical mango. It’s a vibrant, balanced meal perfect for meal prep or weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

1 lb chicken breast or thighs, diced

1 cup jasmine rice

1/2 cup shredded red cabbage

1/2 red bell pepper or 1 medium carrot, julienned

1 ripe mango, cubed

1 avocado, sliced

2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

2 tablespoons chopped green onions

2 tablespoons chopped peanuts (optional)

1 lime, cut into wedges

1/2 cup creamy peanut butter

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon rice vinegar or lime juice

1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup

1 garlic clove, minced

1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger

1 to 2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce or sriracha (adjust to taste)

3 to 4 tablespoons warm water (to thin)

Instructions

1. Combine soy sauce, 1 tablespoon peanut sauce, and garlic. Toss with diced chicken and let marinate for 20 minutes.

2. Prepare jasmine rice according to package instructions. Fluff and set aside.

3. In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook chicken until golden and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes.

4. Blend all sauce ingredients until smooth. Adjust water for drizzling consistency.

5. Slice avocado, shred cabbage, julienne pepper or carrot, and cube mango.

6. Layer rice, chicken, veggies, mango, and avocado in a bowl. Drizzle with peanut sauce.

7. Top with cilantro, green onions, optional peanuts, and lime juice.

Notes

Marinate your chicken longer (up to overnight) for even deeper flavor.

Use a high-powered blender to make the peanut sauce ultra-smooth.

Store components separately and assemble fresh to preserve texture.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Bowl
Method: Sautéed
Cuisine: Thai-inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 580
Sugar: 11g
Sodium: 850mg
Fat: 27g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 18g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 34g
Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: peanut chicken, Thai chicken bowl, spicy rice bowl