🌟 Dive into bold, spicy, and savory flavors with this Spicy Thai Peanut Chicken Bowl! Tender chicken bites glazed in a rich Thai peanut sauce are served over fluffy coconut rice and paired with a fresh, vibrant mango-avocado salsa. A drizzle of chili peanut sauce ties it all together for an irresistible dish! 🍗🥭
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
🐓 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, diced
🥜 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
🛢️ 2 tbsp soy sauce
🍯 1 tbsp honey
🌶️ 1 tsp sriracha or chili paste
🍋 Juice of 1 lime
🛢️ 1 tbsp olive oil
For the Coconut Rice:
🍚 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice
🥥 1 cup coconut milk
💧 1 1/4 cups water
🧂 1/4 tsp salt
For the Mango-Avocado Salsa:
🥭 1 ripe mango, diced
🥑 1 avocado, diced
🧅 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
🌿 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
🍋 Juice of 1 lime
🧂 Salt, to taste
For the Chili Peanut Sauce:
🥜 2 tbsp peanut butter
🌶️ 1 tsp sriracha or chili paste
🍯 1 tsp honey
🛢️ 1-2 tbsp warm water (to thin)
Optional Garnishes:
🥜 Crushed peanuts
🌿 Fresh cilantro
🌶️ Red chili flakes
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Coconut Rice:
Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
In a pot, combine jasmine rice, coconut milk, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let it rest for 10 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
2️⃣ Cook the Chicken:
In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, garlic, soy sauce, honey, sriracha, and lime juice to create the glaze.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and cook until golden brown and fully cooked (about 6-8 minutes).
Reduce heat and pour the peanut glaze over the chicken, tossing to coat. Let it cook for 2-3 minutes until the glaze thickens.
3️⃣ Prepare the Mango-Avocado Salsa:
In a bowl, combine diced mango, avocado, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Gently toss and set aside.
4️⃣ Make the Chili Peanut Sauce:
In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, sriracha, honey, and warm water until smooth and drizzle-worthy.
5️⃣ Assemble the Bowls:
Start with a base of coconut rice in each bowl.
Top with Thai peanut chicken, mango-avocado salsa, and a drizzle of chili peanut sauce.
6️⃣ Garnish and Serve:
Sprinkle with crushed peanuts, fresh cilantro, and chili flakes for extra flavor and crunch. Enjoy!
🌟 Sweet, spicy, and absolutely satisfying, this Spicy Thai Peanut Chicken Bowl is a flavor-packed dish that will keep you coming back for more. Perfect for a cozy dinner or a meal to impress! 🥜🌶️✨
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