Description
Bold, fresh, and satisfying, these Thai Peanut Chicken Bowls combine juicy chicken, vibrant mango cucumber salsa, fluffy rice, and a rich peanut sauce โ all in under 30 minutes. They’re healthy, easy to prep, and full of flavor.
Ingredients
2 tbsp avocado oil
2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
2 tbsp maple syrup
1 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp chili paste
2 tsp fish sauce
1 tsp grated fresh ginger
1 clove garlic, grated or minced
1ยผ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 mango, peeled and diced
1 cup diced Persian or English cucumber
2 green onions, thinly sliced
2 tbsp chopped cilantro
1 lime, juiced
Salt, to taste
2 cups cooked rice
Peanut sauce (homemade or store-bought)
Garnish with sesame seeds, fresh cilantro, and mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
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Marinate the chicken.
In a glass measuring cup or bowl, whisk together avocado oil, low sodium soy sauce, maple syrup, lime juice, chili paste, fish sauce, grated ginger, and minced garlic. Pour into a freezer-safe bag with the chicken, seal, and massage the marinade around to coat evenly. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, up to 4 hours. -
Make the mango cucumber salsa.
While the chicken marinates, in a mixing bowl combine diced mango, diced cucumber, sliced green onions, chopped cilantro, and freshly squeezed lime juice. Season with salt to taste. Toss gently and set aside so flavors meld. -
Cook the rice.
Prepare your rice of choice according to package instructions. Fluff and keep warm. -
Prepare the peanut sauce.
In a bowl or jar, mix together the peanut sauce ingredients (for example: peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, a touch of sweetener, a bit of water or coconut milk to thin, optional chili or sriracha). Whisk until smooth. Adjust consistency by thinning with water (or coconut milk) until you reach your desired pourable or drizzly texture. -
Cook the chicken.
Remove the chicken from the marinade (discard leftover marinade). Place it on a baking sheet (line with parchment or foil for easier cleanup). Bake in a 400โฏยฐF (about 200โฏยฐC) oven for 20โ25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165โฏยฐF (74โฏยฐC). Alternatively, grill the chicken at about 400โ425โฏยฐF until cooked through. Once cooked, let rest for 5 minutes, then slice. -
Assemble the bowls.
Divide the cooked rice into servings (about ยฝ cup per bowl). Top with sliced chicken and spoonfuls of the mango cucumber salsa. Drizzle generously with peanut sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds, fresh cilantro, and mint leaves if desired.
Notes
You can swap in tofu, shrimp, or chicken thighs. Add greens like spinach or cabbage for more crunch. Store sauce and salsa separately if prepping ahead.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 474
- Sugar: 16g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Protein: 36g