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Thai Peanut Chicken Buddha Bowl

Savory Thai Peanut Chicken Buddha Bowl for Cozy Nights

This Thai Peanut Chicken Buddha Bowl is vibrant, nutritious, and a perfect comfort food for busy nights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinners
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 540

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast cut into strips
  • ½ teaspoon salt for seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper for seasoning
For the Quinoa
  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups water for cooking
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup broccoli florets fresh
  • 1 cup carrots julienned
  • 1 each red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 each cucumber sliced for garnish
  • ¼ cup cilantro chopped for garnish
  • 2 each green onions sliced for garnish
For the Peanut Sauce
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter the star of the dish
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce for umami
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice fresh
  • 1 tablespoon honey for sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil for richness
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 inch fresh ginger grated
  • 2 tablespoons warm water for consistency

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • large skillet
  • fine-mesh strainer
  • Medium bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Rinse quinoa under cold running water in a fine mesh strainer. In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed quinoa with water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
  2. Season the chicken strips with salt and black pepper, ensuring it's evenly coated.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken strips and sear for 5–7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside on a plate.
  4. In the same skillet, add more vegetable oil. Add broccoli florets, julienned carrots, and sliced red bell pepper. Stir-fry for 4–5 minutes until crisp-tender.
  5. In a medium bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and warm water until smooth and creamy.
  6. Assemble the bowls by dividing cooked quinoa into serving bowls. Top with stir-fried vegetables and cooked chicken.
  7. Drizzle the creamy peanut sauce over each bowl generously.
  8. Garnish with cucumber slices, chopped cilantro, and sliced green onions. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, rinse quinoa, cut chicken into even strips, and ensure vegetables remain crisp during cooking.

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