Description

If you love easy dinners with a spicy twist, this *Spicy Thai Peanut Chicken Bowl* is your new go-to. Packed with bold flavors and fresh ingredients, this easy recipe combines tender grilled chicken, a creamy peanut sauce, jasmine rice, and vibrant toppings like mango, avocado, and herbs. It’s a quick dinner idea, perfect for healthy lunch prep or weeknight meals. Whether you’re hunting for gluten-free options, healthy snack ideas, or Asian-inspired food ideas, this bowl checks all the boxes.

Ingredients

1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated

3 tablespoons soy sauce

2 tablespoons lime juice

2 tablespoons sriracha or chili garlic sauce

1 cup peanut butter

1/2 cup coconut milk

2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup

3 cups cooked jasmine rice

1 mango, diced

1 avocado, sliced

1 cup shredded red cabbage

2 tablespoons chopped mint

2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

1 red chili, thinly sliced

1 lime, cut into wedges

1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

1. Whisk together soy sauce, lime juice, garlic, ginger, and sriracha to make the marinade.

2. Coat chicken thighs in marinade and refrigerate for 30 minutes or overnight.

3. Grill or sear chicken in a hot skillet until fully cooked and charred. Let rest and slice.

4. In a saucepan, combine peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, and sriracha. Gently heat until smooth.

5. Assemble bowls: start with jasmine rice, then layer sliced chicken, mango, avocado, cabbage, and red chili.

6. Drizzle with peanut sauce and garnish with mint, cilantro, sesame seeds, and lime wedges.

7. Serve immediately or store components separately for meal prep.

Notes

For a vegan version, use tofu instead of chicken and maple syrup instead of honey.

You can make the peanut sauce ahead and store it in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Keep avocado fresh by slicing it just before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Grilled / Pan-seared
Cuisine: Thai-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 680
Sugar: 13g
Sodium: 980mg
Fat: 36g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 22g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 38g
Cholesterol: 115mg

Keywords: easy dinner, spicy chicken, peanut sauce, healthy bowl, Thai chicken, gluten-free dinner