Name: Peanut Chicken Power Bowls
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: For the Chicken:; 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; Salt and pepper to taste; For the Peanut Sauce:; 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter; 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free); 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger; 1 teaspoon sriracha (optional for heat); 2-4 tablespoons warm water to thin; For the Bowls:; 2 cups cooked quinoa or brown rice; 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced; 1 cup shredded carrots; 1 cup shelled edamame, cooked; 2 cups purple cabbage, shredded; Garnish: Chopped peanuts, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges

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For the Chicken:
1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Peanut Sauce:
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
1 teaspoon sriracha (optional for heat)
2–4 tablespoons warm water to thin
For the Bowls:
2 cups cooked quinoa or brown rice
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup shelled edamame, cooked
2 cups purple cabbage, shredded
Garnish: Chopped peanuts, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges

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Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Grains and Vegetables Start by cooking your quinoa or brown rice according to the package instructions if you haven’t already. While the grains simmer, wash and chop all your vegetables. Slice the bell peppers into thin strips, shred the carrots and cabbage, and ensure your edamame is thawed or steamed. Organizing your components now makes the final assembly fast and easy.
Step 2: Whisk the Peanut Sauce In a small mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, lime juice, grated ginger, and sriracha. Whisk vigorously until the mixture is smooth. It will likely be quite thick. Add warm water one tablespoon at a time, whisking between each addition, until the sauce reaches a pourable consistency. Set this aside to let the flavors meld.
Step 3: Cook the Chicken Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and season them with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Sauté for 6 to 8 minutes, tossing occasionally, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F). In the last minute of cooking, drizzle one tablespoon of soy sauce over the chicken for an extra flavor boost and a beautiful glaze.
Step 4: Assemble the Power Bowls Grab four large bowls and distribute the cooked quinoa or rice evenly among them. Arrange the cooked chicken, bell peppers, carrots, edamame, and purple cabbage in sections on top of the grains. Drizzle a generous amount of the peanut sauce over each bowl. Top with chopped peanuts for crunch, fresh cilantro for brightness, and a squeeze of lime juice right before serving.

Cook Time: 30 minutes