Thai Peanut Chicken Buddha Bowl (Print-Friendly Format)
Tender chicken, savory peanut sauce, and fresh vegetables served over rice for a vibrant protein-packed meal.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Chicken
01 -
450 g boneless, skinless chicken breast, sliced into 1.25 cm strips
02 -
1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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2 tablespoons olive oil
→ Base and Vegetables
07 -
720 g cooked brown rice or quinoa (prepared as per package instructions)
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1 cup (about 110 g) carrots, julienned or shredded
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1/2 cup (about 80 g) English cucumber, thinly sliced
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1/4 cup (about 30 g) red bell pepper, thinly sliced
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1/4 cup (about 40 g) shelled edamame, cooked
→ Peanut Sauce
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1/3 cup (about 80 g) creamy peanut butter
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2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
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1 tablespoon rice vinegar
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1 tablespoon honey
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1 teaspoon sesame oil
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2 tablespoons warm water (to thin sauce)
→ Garnish
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2 green onions, finely chopped
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1 tablespoon sesame seeds
# How to Make It:
01 -
Combine sliced chicken breast with garlic powder, ground ginger, salt, and black pepper. Toss thoroughly and let rest for 5 minutes at room temperature.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken strips and cook for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked (internal temperature of 74°C). Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
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In a mixing bowl, whisk together creamy peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and sesame oil. Gradually add warm water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the sauce is smooth and drizzles easily yet coats the back of a spoon.
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Evenly divide cooked rice or quinoa among four bowls (about 180 g per portion). Arrange sections of carrot, cucumber, red bell pepper, and edamame on top of the grains.
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Top each bowl with approximately 110 g cooked chicken. Generously drizzle each bowl with 2–3 tablespoons of peanut sauce. Finish with chopped green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
# Extra Tips:
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Store all components separately in airtight containers for up to two days; assemble bowls fresh before serving. Substitute chicken with firm tofu, shrimp, or rotisserie chicken to vary the protein.