Description
A delicious and healthy Buddha bowl featuring chicken, quinoa or rice, and fresh vegetables, topped with a homemade peanut sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast, cooked and diced
- 2 cups quinoa or rice, cooked
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup carrot, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup red cabbage, shredded
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/3 cup peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1-2 teaspoons sriracha (optional for heat)
- Water to thin sauce
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, and sriracha, adding water until the desired consistency is achieved.
- Prepare quinoa or rice according to package instructions.
- In serving bowls, layer cooked quinoa/rice, diced chicken, and assorted veggies.
- Drizzle with peanut sauce and top with green onions and cilantro.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Great for meal prep; just keep the sauce separate until ready to eat. Use leftover cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken to save time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Buddha Bowl
- Cuisine: Thai