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Thai Peanut Chicken Bowls

Marinated Thai chicken is piled on top of rice with a sweet and crunchy cucumber mango salsa and drizzled with an incredible peanut sauce!

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Marinating Time
1 hr
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 474 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Dinner
Cuisine: Thai

Ingredients

Thai Chicken
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon chili paste
  • 2 teaspoons fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 clove garlic, grated or minced
  • 1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
Mango Cucumber Salsa
  • 1 mango, peeled and diced
  • 1 cup diced Persian or English cucumber
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 1 lime juiced
  • salt to taste
Peanut Sauce
Other Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • Sesame seeds, cilantro and mint leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Combine all of the ingredients for the marinade in a glass measuring cup and whisk them together. Add the chicken to a freezer bag and pour in the marinade. Seal and massage the marinade into the chicken. Marinate for at least an hour and up to 4 hours.
  2. In a bowl add all of the ingredients for the cucumber mango salsa. Toss together and taste for seasoning.
  3. Cook the rice.
  4. In a separate bowl or jar, combine all of the ingredients for the peanut sauce and whisk them together until it's smooth. Thin out the sauce with water until your desired consistency is reached.
  5. Once the chicken has marinated place it on a baking sheet and bake at 400° F. for 20-25 minutes or until the internal temperature is 165° F. You can also grill the chicken at 400-425° F. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before cutting it.
  6. To assemble the bowls, add a 1/2 cup of rice to each bowl. Top it with some of the chicken and salsa. Drizzle the peanut sauce on top and garnish with sesame seeds and chopped cilantro.

Nutrition Information

Calories 474kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 46g (15%) Protein 36g (72%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 91mg (30%) Sodium 693mg (29%) Potassium 845mg (24%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 16g (32%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 474

% Daily Value*

Calories 474kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 46g 15%
Protein 36g 72%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 91mg 30%
Sodium 693mg 29%
Potassium 845mg 18%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 16g 32%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.