Ingredients:
For the chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the peanut sauce:
- 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1-2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce (more or less to taste)
For the quinoa bowls:
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 1 3/4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, sliced
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Chopped peanuts, for garnish
Instructions:
Cook the quinoa:
- In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and broth.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy.
Prepare the chicken:
- While the quinoa cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Add chicken to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate.
Make the peanut sauce:
- In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, lime juice, ginger, garlic, and Sriracha until well combined.
Assemble the bowls:
- Divide cooked quinoa among serving bowls.
- Top with chicken, broccoli, carrots, bell pepper, and green onions.
- Drizzle generously with peanut sauce.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and peanuts.
Tips:
- Customize your veggies: Add other favorites like snap peas, edamame, or spinach.
- Spice it up: Add more Sriracha or a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce for extra heat.
- Make it vegetarian: Substitute the chicken with firm tofu or chickpeas.
- Double the sauce: This sauce is so good, you might want to make a double batch for leftovers or to use as a salad dressing!
Enjoy your delicious and healthy Thai Peanut Chicken Quinoa Bowls!
