Description
These Peanut Chicken Protein Bowls are a powerhouse of flavor and nutrition — packed with juicy chicken, crisp veggies, and a creamy peanut sauce that fuels your body and satisfies your cravings. Perfect for muscle gains, meal prep, or post-workout meals.
Ingredients
2 large chicken breasts, cooked and sliced
2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa
1 cup shredded carrots
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 cup steamed broccoli florets
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
**Peanut Sauce:**
1/4 cup natural peanut butter
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
1 tsp sriracha (optional)
1 clove garlic, minced
1–2 tbsp warm water (to thin if needed)
Instructions
1. In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sriracha, and garlic until smooth. Add warm water as needed to reach a pourable consistency.
2. In meal prep bowls or serving dishes, layer brown rice or quinoa as the base.
3. Top with sliced chicken, carrots, bell pepper, and broccoli.
4. Drizzle peanut sauce generously over each bowl.
5. Sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds.
6. Serve immediately or store in airtight containers for up to 4 days.
Notes
Swap chicken for tofu or shrimp for variation.
Add edamame or avocado for extra protein and healthy fats.
Double the peanut sauce — it’s that good!
Great for meal prep — stays fresh for days and reheats beautifully.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 80mg