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Peanut Chicken Protein Bowls

Delicious Peanut Chicken Protein Bowls for Healthy Meal Prep

These Peanut Chicken Protein Bowls are a flavorful, high-protein meal prep solution, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts or thighs for a juicier option
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder can be swapped with fresh garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger adjust for a milder taste
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper adjust to taste
For the Roasted Vegetables
  • 2 cups Sweet Potatoes roast more for meal prep convenience
  • 1 medium Red Onion can substitute with shallots
  • 2 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil for roasting
For the Peanut Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Creamy Peanut Butter can substitute with sunflower seed butter
  • 2 tablespoons Honey can be replaced with maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup Reduced-Sodium Soy Sauce choose tamari for gluten-free option
  • 1 teaspoon Toasted Sesame Oil use sparingly
  • 1/4 cup Lime Juice approx. 1 lime yields 1/4 cup
For the Bowl Assembly
  • 2 cups Cooked Brown Rice quinoa can be used as a gluten-free alternative
  • 2 cups Baby Spinach kale can be substituted
  • 1 medium Avocado ensure it's ripe
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro optional
  • 2 tablespoons Toasted Sesame Seeds finishing garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Grill Pan or Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss sweet potatoes and red onion with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes.
  2. Season chicken breasts with garlic powder, ginger, salt, and pepper. Cook in a skillet over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes per side until cooked through. Let rest before slicing.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, and lime juice until smooth. Adjust thickness with water if needed.
  4. Layer the bowls with cooked brown rice, sliced chicken, roasted vegetables, baby spinach, avocado, cilantro, and drizzle with peanut dressing. Top with sesame seeds.
  5. Serve immediately or store components separately in airtight containers for meal prep, keeping the dressing separate.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 4mg

Notes

To achieve the best texture, add fresh spinach and avocado just before serving. Adjust dressing sweetness based on personal preference.

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