Peanut Butter Chicken and Rice Bowl
Experience a savory explosion of flavor with this Peanut Butter Chicken and Rice Bowl. Tender chicken is simmered in a creamy peanut sauce, infused with the aromatic essence of garlic and ginger, all served atop fluffy rice. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, this dish promises to satisfy your cravings and bring everyone to the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 cup rice (white or brown)
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers and broccoli)
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
- Sauté minced garlic and grated ginger in a skillet over medium heat until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add chicken pieces to the skillet and cook until golden brown on all sides (5-7 minutes).
- In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, and a splash of water; pour over the cooked chicken.
- Lower heat and let simmer until sauce thickens and coats the chicken (about 10 minutes).
- Serve over fluffy rice with optional toppings like green onions or crushed peanuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Substitute tofu for a vegetarian version. Add extra vegetables like snap peas or carrots for more nutrition. For spice lovers, add red pepper flakes to the peanut sauce.