Why I Love This Recipe

This is one of those meals I never get tired of making because it checks every box. It’s packed with protein, loaded with flavor, and holds up so well in the fridge for meal prep. The homemade peanut sauce is the real star here, coating every bite of chicken, rice, and broccoli with the perfect balance of creamy, savory, and just a little bit of heat.

Enjoying The Leftovers

These bowls are perfect for meal prep and taste just as good over the next few days, making lunch one less thing to think about.

Storing

Store the chicken, rice, and broccoli together in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Sprinkle on the peanuts and fresh cilantro just before serving to keep everything fresh and crunchy.

Reheating

Warm the chicken, rice, and broccoli in the microwave until heated through. Stir everything together so the peanut sauce coats each bite, then finish with extra peanuts, cilantro, and an extra drizzle of sauce if you have any left.

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Thai Chicken Peanut Bowls

These Thai Chicken Peanut Bowls are packed with juicy chicken, brown rice, broccoli, and a creamy homemade peanut sauce that makes every bite better than the last. They're perfect for meal prep, easy weeknight dinners, and lunches you'll actually look forward to eating.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
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Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs chicken thighs or breasts
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice
  • 1 small bag broccoli
  • 1/2 cup roasted unsalted peanuts
  • Freshly chopped cilantro for garnish
For the peanut sauce
  • 1/4 cup peanut butter
  • 1/3 cup coconut milk
  • 2 tbsp coconut aminos
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sriracha
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 2 tsp ginger powder
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
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Instructions

  • Cut the chicken into cubes and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Preheat a large pan to medium heat and add the avocado oil. Once hot add the chicken and cook for about 10 minutes stirring occasionally until the chicken is fully cooked.
  • Meanwhile make the peanut sauce. To a blender add all the sauce ingredients and blend until smooth. If you like a runnier consistency then feel free to add a tiny bit of cold water until you’ve reached your desired consistency.
  • Once the chicken is cooked, turn the heat to low and pour about 1/2 of the peanut sauce over the chicken and mix well. Set the rest of the sauce aside for later. Finally, add the roasted peanuts and incorporate.
  • To each container add some rice, peanut chicken, and broccoli. Top the chicken with a drizzle of the peanut sauce as well as some freshly chopped cilantro.

Equipment

blender
saute pan
measuring cups
mixing bowls

Nutrition Per Serving

Calories: 661kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 34g | Fiber: 9g