Description
This Peanut Chicken Protein Bowl is your ultimate meal prep hero — bursting with flavor, packed with protein, and irresistibly creamy thanks to the rich peanut sauce. It’s healthy, satisfying, and perfect for fueling your week with delicious energy.
Ingredients
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa
1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup chopped cucumber
1 cup edamame (shelled)
1 red bell pepper, sliced
2 green onions, sliced
2 tbsp chopped peanuts (for garnish)
Fresh cilantro (optional)
Peanut Sauce:
1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
1 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp sesame oil
1–2 tbsp warm water (to thin if needed)
1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
1. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook chicken for 5–6 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through.
3. Let chicken rest, then slice thinly.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together all peanut sauce ingredients until smooth.
5. Assemble bowls: divide rice (or quinoa) among meal prep containers.
6. Top with sliced chicken, carrots, cucumber, edamame, bell pepper, and green onions.
7. Drizzle with peanut sauce and sprinkle with chopped peanuts and cilantro.
8. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 4 days — perfect for meal prep!
Notes
🥜 Tip 1: Add a pinch of garlic or ginger to the sauce for extra depth.
🌶️ Tip 2: Use chili oil or sriracha for a spicy kick.
🥦 Tip 3: Swap chicken for tofu or shrimp for variety.
🍋 Tip 4: Make extra sauce — it’s amazing on noodles or wraps.
💪 Tip 5: Keep sauce separate when meal prepping to maintain freshness and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: peanut chicken bowl, meal prep bowl, high protein meal, healthy lunch, peanut sauce chicken