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Chicken Satay Rice Bowls: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe


  • Author: Martha
  • Total Time: 0 hours

Ingredients

For the Chicken:
– 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
– 2 tablespoons soy sauce
– 1 tablespoon peanut butter
– 1 tablespoon brown sugar
– 1 tablespoon lime juice
– 1 teaspoon curry powder
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon ground ginger
– ½ teaspoon salt
– ½ teaspoon pepper

For the Rice Bowls:
– 2 cups cooked jasmine rice or brown rice
– 1 cup shredded carrots
– 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
– ½ cup red bell pepper, sliced
– ¼ cup green onions, chopped
– ¼ cup chopped peanuts (for garnish)
– Fresh cilantro (for garnish)

For the Peanut Sauce:
– ½ cup peanut butter
– ¼ cup soy sauce
– 2 tablespoons lime juice
– 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
– 1 tablespoon sesame oil
– Water (as needed for consistency)


Instructions

Creating your Chicken Satay Rice Bowls is straightforward with these easy steps:

1. Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, peanut butter, brown sugar, lime juice, curry powder, garlic powder, ginger, salt, and pepper.

2. Marinate Chicken: Add chicken to the marinade, ensuring it is well-coated. Marinate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for more flavor).

3. Make the Peanut Sauce: In another bowl, combine peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, and sesame oil. Whisk until smooth, adding water as needed to achieve desired consistency.

4. Cook the Chicken: Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest.

5. Slice the Chicken: Once rested, slice the chicken into strips.

6. Prepare the Rice Base: In bowls, place a generous scoop of cooked jasmine or brown rice as the base.

7. Layer Ingredients: On top of the rice, arrange the sliced chicken, shredded carrots, cucumber, and red bell pepper.

8. Drizzle the Peanut Sauce: Generously drizzle the peanut sauce over the assembled bowls.

9. Garnish: Sprinkle chopped peanuts, green onions, and fresh cilantro on top for added flavor and presentation.

10. Serve: Enjoy your Chicken Satay Rice Bowls warm, either immediately or after storing them for later.

These steps will guide you in creating these delicious and filling bowls effortlessly.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20-30 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4
  • Calories: 480 kcal
  • Fat: 20g
  • Protein: 30g