Peanut Chicken Protein Bowls
A delicious and nutritious meal combining lean chicken, sweet potatoes, and protein-rich quinoa, topped with a creamy peanut dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions and cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss the diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then spread them on a baking sheet. Roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- While the sweet potatoes are roasting, grill or pan-cook the chicken breasts until fully cooked, about 6-7 minutes per side. Let them rest and then slice.
- In a bowl, combine peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and sesame oil to make the dressing. Mix well until smooth.
- To assemble the bowls, place cooked quinoa at the bottom, followed by roasted sweet potatoes and sliced chicken. Drizzle with peanut dressing and garnish with chopped green onions and cilantro.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Consider using tofu or shrimp as a protein alternative. Adjust the peanut dressing to your taste if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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