Description
A quick and healthy bowl featuring Thai-inspired peanut chicken with fresh vegetables, served over rice or quinoa.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken breast, sliced
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (carrots, bell peppers, broccoli)
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, garlic, and ginger to make the sauce.
- Cook chicken in a skillet over medium heat until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add mixed vegetables to the skillet and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables, stirring to coat evenly; cook for another 2 minutes.
- Serve the mixture over cooked quinoa in bowls.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with tofu. Adjust spice levels as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Main Dish
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Fat: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Protein: 35g