Description
A delightful dish that combines the richness of peanut sauce, the tenderness of juicy chicken, and the crunch of fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cup cooked jasmine rice
- 2 cup shredded purple cabbage
- 1 large cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Chopped peanuts, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 to 2 tablespoon warm water, as needed
Instructions
- Toss the sliced chicken with garlic powder, ground ginger, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the seasoned chicken for 5 to 7 minutes, until it’s beautifully browned and cooked through.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and sesame oil. Add a touch of warm water as needed to achieve a pourable consistency for the peanut sauce.
- Divide the cooked jasmine rice among your serving bowls. Top each bowl with the seared chicken, followed by the vibrant array of vegetables – shredded purple cabbage, sliced cucumber, shredded carrots, red bell pepper, and avocado slices.
- Drizzle the irresistible peanut sauce over the assembled bowls, and garnish with fresh cilantro, chopped peanuts, and a squeeze of lime juice. Serve immediately.
Notes
This dish is perfect for meal prepping. Prepare the components separately and store them in airtight containers for easy assembly throughout the week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg