Description
Juicy grilled chicken served over fluffy rice with crisp vegetables and a creamy, savory peanut sauce. These protein-packed bowls are balanced, satisfying, and perfect for meal prep or a nourishing weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 cups cooked white rice
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup sliced cucumbers
- 1 cup steamed broccoli florets
- 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 to 3 tablespoons warm water
- 2 tablespoons chopped peanuts
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium heat.
- In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, and warm water until smooth and creamy.
- Add olive oil to the hot skillet and swirl to coat.
- Season chicken thighs with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Cook chicken for 6 to 7 minutes per side until fully cooked and golden. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
- Divide cooked rice into bowls and top with sliced chicken, shredded carrots, cucumbers, and steamed broccoli. Drizzle generously with peanut sauce.
- Sprinkle with chopped peanuts and fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Let the chicken rest before slicing to keep it juicy.
- Add warm water gradually to control the thickness of the peanut sauce.
- Store components separately for best meal prep results.
- Use tamari instead of soy sauce if gluten free is needed.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
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