When you are busy yet still want a meal that feels both exciting and wholesome, these peanut chicken protein bowls are a real win. They have juicy sliced chicken, colorful roasted sweet potato, creamy avocado, and bright green spinach all brought together by a nutty, tangy peanut dressing. This bowl feels cozy and energizing at the same time.
What makes this bowl extra great is how easy it is to meal prep. You can make the main parts ahead of time and then assemble when you’re ready to enjoy so you have a fresh, delicious and balanced lunch or dinner nearly every day.
Ingredients
- One large sweet potato, peeled and cut into cubes
- One large red onion, finely chopped
- Three tablespoons olive oil, divided
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Two boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 to 8 oz each)
- Garlic powder
- Ground ginger
- One garlic clove, finely chopped
- Juice of one lime
- Two tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- One tablespoon honey
- One tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
- One tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- Four cups cooked brown rice
- One avocado, thinly sliced
- Two cups baby spinach
- One tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro
- One teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
How to Make
- Preheat your oven to 425 °F (220 °C). On a baking sheet, toss the sweet potato cubes and chopped onion with one tablespoon olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Roast until tender, about 20 to 25 minutes.
- While veggies are roasting, heat another tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Season chicken with garlic powder, ground ginger, salt, and pepper. Cook chicken, turning occasionally, until golden and cooked through (165 °F internal temperature), about 8 minutes per side. Let it rest 10 minutes and then slice.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic, lime juice, peanut butter, honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, and the remaining olive oil until smooth.
- Divide cooked brown rice into four bowls. Top with roasted sweet potato and onion, sliced chicken, avocado, and spinach. Sprinkle cilantro and sesame seeds on top, then drizzle generously with the peanut dressing.
Protein in Each Main Item
- Chicken breast: about 32 grams of protein per serving (per the Delish nutrition info) Punchfork
- Peanut butter adds a bit of protein, as does the soy sauce and the rice, but the chicken is the main protein superstar in this bowl
Disclaimer
This recipe is meant for home cooking joy and balanced meals. It is not a substitute for medical or dietary guidance. If you have dietary restrictions or health conditions, please talk to your doctor or a nutrition expert before trying new recipes.
