Peanut Chicken Protein Bowl (Printable Version)

Protein-packed bowl featuring juicy chicken, coconut rice, crunchy vegetables, and rich peanut sauce.

# What You'll Need:

→ Coconut Rice

01 - 1 cup jasmine rice
02 - 1 cup unsweetened canned coconut milk
03 - 1 cup water
04 - ½ teaspoon salt

→ Chicken

05 - 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced
06 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
07 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
08 - ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
09 - 1 clove garlic, minced

→ Peanut Sauce

10 - ⅓ cup creamy peanut butter
11 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
12 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
13 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
14 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
15 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
16 - 1 clove garlic, minced
17 - 1 to 2 tablespoons warm water
18 - ¼ teaspoon chili flakes, optional

→ Toppings

19 - 1 cup red cabbage, thinly sliced
20 - 1 cup carrots, julienned or shredded
21 - ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
22 - 2 tablespoons roasted peanuts, chopped
23 - Lime wedges for serving

# Directions:

01 - Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until water runs clear. In a medium saucepan, combine rice, coconut milk, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, stir once, then cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let steam, covered, for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
02 - In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken, soy sauce, black pepper, and minced garlic. Sauté for 6 to 8 minutes until chicken is golden and cooked through. Remove from heat.
03 - In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, lime juice, sesame oil, garlic, and chili flakes. Add warm water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
04 - Divide coconut rice among four bowls. Top each with sautéed chicken, red cabbage, carrots, and cilantro. Drizzle generously with peanut sauce. Sprinkle with chopped peanuts and serve with lime wedges.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • You get a complete, satisfying meal in one bowl that actually tastes like you spent hours on it, not just 50 minutes.
  • The peanut sauce is silky and deep without being heavy, and it ties every texture together like magic.
  • It's genuinely meal-prep friendly, so you can make a batch on Sunday and eat well all week without getting bored.
02 -
  • The peanut sauce will thicken as it cools, so make it slightly thinner than you think you want it when it's warm and ready to drizzle.
  • Don't skip the cilantro or the lime wedges on the side, because those bright, fresh elements are what stop the bowl from feeling heavy and make it taste like something special.
03 -
  • If you're meal prepping for the week, keep the peanut sauce separate from the bowl components until you're ready to eat, or the vegetables will lose their crisp texture.
  • The coconut rice tastes even better the next day as the flavors have time to settle, so this is the perfect dish to make ahead when you know Monday morning is going to be chaotic.
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