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A colorful meal prep bowl with peanut chicken, quinoa, and fresh vegetables.

High Protein Thai Peanut Chicken Bowl

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
  • 1/2 cup creamy natural peanut butter
  • 3 tablespoons low -sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons hone y
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 tablespoon srirach a
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa
  • 1 cup shelled edamame
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup chopped peanuts for garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, lime juice, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, and sriracha until smooth. Add 1 tablespoon of warm water if thinning is required.
  • Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the cubed chicken breast and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until browned and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Pour half of the prepared peanut sauce over the chicken in the skillet and toss to coat thoroughly, cooking for an additional 2 minutes until the sauce glazes the meat.
  • In 4 meal prep containers, distribute the cooked quinoa evenly as the base layer.
  • Divide the cooked peanut chicken, edamame, shredded carrots, and sliced red bell peppers equally among the containers.
  • Drizzle the remaining peanut sauce over the bowls and garnish with chopped peanuts.
  • Seal and refrigerate for up to 4 days; reheat or serve cold depending on preference.