Name: Spicy Thai Peanut Chicken Bowl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Thai-Inspired
Ingredients: 1 pound chicken breast or thighs; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon grated ginger; 1 cup jasmine rice, cooked; 1 ripe avocado, sliced; 1 cup mango, diced; 1 cup red cabbage, shredded; 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro; 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds (optional); 3 tablespoons peanut butter; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 teaspoon sriracha; 1 teaspoon grated ginger; 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 to 3 tablespoons warm water (to thin)

Description

Fire up your dinner game with this vibrant Spicy Thai Peanut Chicken Bowl—a show-stopping mix of tender grilled chicken drizzled in creamy Thai peanut sauce, served over jasmine rice with fresh mango, avocado, and crisp red cabbage. This deliciously bold and colorful meal brings a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, creamy, and crunchy elements that make it a crowd-pleaser every time. Perfect for easy dinner ideas, healthy lunch bowls, and food ideas that feel fresh yet satisfying. Whether you’re after a quick weeknight dinner or healthy snack inspiration, this bowl brings the flavor without fuss.

Ingredients

1 pound chicken breast or thighs

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon lime juice

1 teaspoon sesame oil

1 clove garlic, minced

1 teaspoon grated ginger

1 cup jasmine rice, cooked

1 ripe avocado, sliced

1 cup mango, diced

1 cup red cabbage, shredded

2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

1 teaspoon black sesame seeds (optional)

3 tablespoons peanut butter

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 tablespoon lime juice

1 tablespoon honey

1 teaspoon sriracha

1 teaspoon grated ginger

1 clove garlic, minced

2 to 3 tablespoons warm water (to thin)

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Instructions

1. Marinate chicken with soy sauce, lime juice, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger for at least 30 minutes.

2. In a bowl, whisk together all Thai Peanut Sauce ingredients, thinning with water until pourable.

3. Cook the marinated chicken in a skillet or grill until cooked through and slightly charred, about 5–7 minutes per side.

4. Slice or cube the cooked chicken.

5. Divide jasmine rice into bowls.

6. Top each bowl with chicken, avocado slices, mango, and red cabbage.

7. Drizzle generously with Thai peanut sauce.

8. Garnish with chopped cilantro and black sesame seeds.

9. Serve warm or chill for meal prep.

Notes

For deeper flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.

Thin the sauce gradually—don’t add all the water at once.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Grilled / Skillet
Cuisine: Thai-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 520
Sugar: 9g
Sodium: 720mg
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 17g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 38g
Cholesterol: 95mg