Peanut Chicken Protein Bowl

By Lauren MiyashiroPublished: Apr 1, 2024

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sliced chicken in a grain bowl with sweet potatoes, avocados, spinach and a peanut dressing

PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNE

The beauty of grain bowls? They're infinitely adaptable. You can roast just about any veggie, use any number of toppings, and highlight any protein, and it'll just work combined in a grain bowl. We've created countless bowls that we love (we're looking at you, spicy salmon bowl), but when we're craving a chicken dinner (or packed lunch), then we turn to this peanut chicken bowl. With a homemade peanut dressing, sliced chicken, sweet potato, spinach, and avocado, this healthy dinner is one we love to meal prep at the beginning of the week, then assemble and feast on all week long.

We used chicken breasts, but you can also switch that out for chicken thighs if you prefer. Toppings are basically a free for all. You can use anything in your fridge or pantry that you think would go well here, such as kimchi, pickled sushi ginger, or even crushed tortilla chips. The only thing we insist you keep on the bowl is the incredible peanut dressing. It's so simple to create and is worthy of being drizzled on almost any salad you please.

Made your own bowl? Let us know how it was in the comments below!

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Yields:: 4 serving(s)
Prep Time:: 10 mins
Total Time:: 40 mins
Cal/Serv:: 687

Ingredients

1
large sweet potato, peeled, cut into 1/2" cubes
1
large red onion, finely chopped
3 tbsp.
extra-virgin olive oil, divided
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 lb.
boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 tsp.
garlic powder
1/2 tsp.
ground ginger
1
small clove garlic, finely chopped
Juice of 1 lime
2 tbsp.
creamy peanut butter
1 tbsp.
honey
1 tbsp.
reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp.
toasted sesame oil
4 c.
cooked brown rice
1
avocado, thinly sliced
2 c.
baby spinach
1 tbsp.
chopped fresh cilantro
1 tsp.
toasted sesame seeds

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat oven to 425°. On a large baking sheet, toss potatoes and onion with 1 tablespoon olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Bake until tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
2. Step 2Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Season chicken with garlic powder, ginger, salt, and pepper. Cook chicken, turning occasionally, until golden and no longer pink, about 8 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 10 minutes, then thinly slice.
3. Step 3In a small bowl, whisk garlic, lime juice, peanut butter, honey, and soy sauce until combined. Whisk in sesame oil and remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil until smooth.
4. Step 4Divide rice among bowls. Top with potato mixture, chicken, avocado, and spinach. Sprinkle with cilantro and sesame seeds. Drizzle with dressing.