Description
These Thai Peanut Chicken & Jasmine Rice Bowls deliver everything you want in a single bite—creamy, spicy peanut sauce over tender chicken, balanced by crisp veggies and fluffy rice. It’s sweet, savory, fresh, and deeply satisfying. With just the right amount of heat and a zesty kick of lime, this bowl brings restaurant flavor to your own kitchen in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
For the Peanut Chicken:
• 2 lbs cooked chicken breast or thighs, sliced or shredded
• ½ cup creamy peanut butter
• 3 Tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
• 2 Tbsp honey or maple syrup
• 1½ Tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Warm water to thin, if needed
For the Bowls:
• 4 cups cooked jasmine rice
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 1 cup cucumber ribbons or slices
• ½ cup crushed peanuts
• Optional toppings: chili oil, fresh cilantro, lime wedges
Instructions
In a medium bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, lime juice, ginger, and garlic until smooth. Add warm water a tablespoon at a time to reach desired consistency.
Toss cooked chicken in the sauce until well coated.
To build the bowls: start with a base of jasmine rice, then layer on peanut chicken, carrots, and cucumbers.
Top with crushed peanuts, a drizzle of chili oil if you like heat, and a sprinkle of cilantro.
Serve immediately with extra lime wedges on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 510 / Serving
- Sodium: 660mg / Serving
- Fat: 26g / Serving
- Carbohydrates: 36g / Serving
- Protein: 35g / Serving
- Cholesterol: 85mg / Serving