Description
Thai Chicken Buddha Bowls are a nutritious and flavor-packed meal featuring marinated chicken, fresh vegetables, rice, and a creamy Thai peanut dressing. Perfect for meal prep and easily customizable!
Ingredients
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- For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp sriracha
- For the Bowl:
- 2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa
- 1/2 cup julienned carrots
- 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
- 1/2 cup edamame
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup crushed peanuts
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- For the Dressing:
- 3 tbsp peanut butter
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup coconut milk
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp Thai chili paste
- 2–3 tbsp water (to thin as needed)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken – In a bowl, combine soy sauce, lime juice, minced garlic, grated ginger, honey, sesame oil, and sriracha. Add the chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken – Heat a pan over medium heat, cook the marinated chicken for 6-8 minutes per side until fully cooked. Slice into strips.
- Prepare the Rice – Cook brown rice or quinoa according to package instructions.
- Make the Dressing – In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, rice vinegar, coconut milk, maple syrup, Thai chili paste, and a bit of water until smooth.
- Chop the Vegetables – Julienne the carrots, thinly slice the cucumber, red bell pepper, and cabbage.
- Assemble the Bowls – Divide rice into bowls, top with cooked chicken, vegetables, and edamame.
- Garnish & Serve – Drizzle with the peanut dressing, then top with cilantro, green onions, crushed peanuts, and sesame seeds.
Notes
- Protein Swap – Replace chicken with tofu, shrimp, or tempeh for a vegetarian or pescatarian option.
- Grain Base – Use cauliflower rice or noodles instead of rice for a low-carb version.
- Nut-Free – Swap peanut butter with sunflower seed butter and omit crushed peanuts.
- Spice Level – Adjust the amount of sriracha and Thai chili paste to suit your heat preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Bowl Meals
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: thai
Keywords: Thai Buddha Bowl, Healthy Chicken Bowl, Meal Prep Recipe, Peanut Dressing, High-Protein Bowl