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Spicy Thai Peanut Chicken Bowl

Spicy Thai Peanut Chicken Bowl


  • Author: Sally Roberts
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 2 to 3 servings

Description

Spice up your mealtime with this bold, colorful, and nourishing Spicy Thai Peanut Chicken Bowl. This easy recipe features juicy grilled chicken marinated in a homemade Thai peanut sauce, served over jasmine rice and surrounded by crisp vegetables, mango, and avocado. It’s the perfect balance of spicy, sweet, and creamy—ideal for a quick lunch, easy dinner, or meal prep. Whether you’re looking for healthy snack ideas or flavorful dinner ideas, this vibrant bowl checks all the boxes for an easy recipe that delivers maximum flavor and texture.


Ingredients

400g chicken thighs

1 cup jasmine rice (uncooked)

1 avocado, sliced

1 mango, diced

½ cucumber, sliced

½ cup red cabbage, shredded

¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

1 lime, cut into wedges

½ tsp chili flakes (optional)

For the Thai Peanut Sauce (marinade + drizzle):

3 tbsp peanut butter

1 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp lime juice

1 tbsp sriracha

1 garlic clove, minced

1 tsp grated ginger

1 tsp honey


Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, sriracha, garlic, ginger, and honey. Add chicken thighs and marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.

2. Cook the marinated chicken on a grill or skillet over medium-high heat for 5–7 minutes per side, until golden and fully cooked. Rest, then slice.

3. Cook jasmine rice as per package instructions.

4. While rice cooks, prepare the veggies: slice cucumbers, dice mango, shred cabbage, chop cilantro, and slice avocado.

5. In serving bowls, place cooked rice at the bottom, then top with chicken, avocado, mango, cucumber, cabbage, and cilantro.

6. Drizzle extra Thai peanut sauce over everything and sprinkle chili flakes if using.

7. Garnish with lime wedges and serve immediately.

Notes

For meal prep, keep rice, chicken, and toppings separate until ready to serve.

Swap chicken with tofu or shrimp for variety or dietary preferences.

Use natural, unsweetened peanut butter for the best flavor.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Grilling / Searing
  • Cuisine: Thai-inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 580
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 620mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg

Keywords: spicy chicken bowl, Thai chicken, peanut chicken bowl, easy dinner, healthy lunch, meal prep, chicken rice bowl