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A delicious plate of Thai Chicken Quinoa Buddha Bowls

Thai Chicken Quinoa Buddha Bowls

These Thai Chicken Quinoa Buddha Bowls are packed with flavor and nutrition, making them a perfect healthy meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 454

Ingredients
  

  • 450 g Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs cut into bite sized pieces
  • 8 g Arrowroot Starch or Tapioca Starch or Cornstarch
  • 60 ml Chicken Broth
  • 30 ml Sambal Oelek
  • 185 g Cooked Quinoa
  • 3 pieces Persian Cucumbers chopped
  • 150 g Red Cabbage shredded
  • 75 g Shredded Carrots
  • 100 g Bean Sprouts
  • 15 g Cilantro chopped
  • 50 g Roasted Peanuts
  • 60 g Creamy Peanut Butter
  • 60 ml Low Sodium Soy Sauce
  • 30 ml Sambal Oelek
  • 2 pieces Limes juiced
  • 30 g Coconut Sugar or brown sugar
  • 10 g Ground Ginger

Method
 

  1. Cook the quinoa according to your preferred method and set it aside.
  2. Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and add them to a large bowl alongside the arrowroot starch. Toss to fully combine.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth and the sambal oelek.
  4. Heat a large skillet over medium heat, and add in 1-2 tablespoons of avocado oil.
  5. Once the oil is hot, add in the chicken and cook until browned, about 6-7 minutes.
  6. Stir in the sambal mixture until it thickens, about one minute. Remove from heat and set aside.
  7. In a blender, add all ingredients for the creamy peanut sauce and blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust consistency with water if necessary.
  8. Assemble the bowls by adding quinoa, followed by cucumbers, cabbage, bean sprouts, carrots, cilantro, and roasted peanuts.
  9. Top with chicken and pour the peanut sauce on top. Garnish with more peanuts and cilantro if desired.

Notes

Feel free to customize the vegetables based on what you have on hand, and enjoy this healthy, colorful meal!