Description

These Ginger Peanut Chicken Bowls are a quick and healthy dinner packed with bold flavors. Featuring tender chicken coated in a creamy ginger peanut sauce, served over rice with fresh vegetables, this easy meal prep recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. If you’re looking for a delicious peanut chicken bowl recipe with a sweet and savory twist, this dish is a must-try.

Ingredients

1 lb chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
3 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
2 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp rice vinegar
2–4 tbsp warm water (to thin sauce)
2 cups cooked rice (jasmine, basmati, or brown)
1 cup carrots, shredded
1 cucumber, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
2 green onions, chopped
1 tbsp sesame seeds

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Instructions

In a bowl, combine soy sauce, grated ginger, minced garlic, and sesame oil. Add chicken pieces and marinate for 15–20 minutes.
Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the marinated chicken until golden brown and fully cooked through. Remove and set aside.
In the same pan, whisk together peanut butter, honey, lime juice, rice vinegar, and warm water. Stir until smooth and heated through.
Return the chicken to the pan and toss to coat evenly in the peanut sauce. Let simmer for 2–3 minutes.
Assemble bowls by adding cooked rice, peanut chicken, and fresh vegetables.
Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Notes

Adjust sauce thickness with warm water as needed.Add sriracha or chili paste for a spicy variation.Keep vegetables separate when storing to maintain freshness and crunch.