Fluffy cooked quinoa combined with perfectly roasted vegetables and an easy 5-minute peanut sauce is the ideal plant-based dinner to be completed within 30 minutes!
Food prep bowls are simple to create with many components readily available in your pantry or fridge – these peanut chicken power bowls make meal time a pleasure! Enjoy! — Recipe: Peanut Chicken Power Bowls.
Roasted Vegetables
A power bowl (sometimes referred to as a grain or buddha bowl) is an all-in-one meal solution with multiple compartments for convenient eating, perfect for busy individuals on the move. Ideal as breakfast, lunch or dinner meals!
For an unforgettable meal, make a Peanut Chicken Power Bowl using this easy recipe of quinoa, brown rice and vegetables combined with delicious peanut sauce. Textural contrast is key; here, crunchy roasted carrots, edamame and crunchy roasted chicken meet creamy avocado and soft chicken for an amazing bite-sized experience! Completed by refreshing cucumber and peanut sauce – an unforgettable dining experience awaits you!
Roasting veggies gives this dish an extra delicious kick and adds an irresistibly crunchy contrast with soft quinoa and creamy avocado. However, if time is an issue, simply steam or stir fry your vegetables instead.
While your vegetables are cooking, prepare the peanut sauce. Just mix peanut butter with coconut aminos and apple cider vinegar for an irresistibly tasty combination that adds sweet, salty, and savory notes – perfect for adding an extra boost of nutrition into any power bowl!
Once your vegetables and sauce are prepared, begin assembling your bowls. Begin by layering brown rice before topping it off with an even distribution of vegetables and chicken pieces. Finish by topping your dish off with peanut sauce for an eye-catching presentation and some crushed peanuts and cilantro leaves for garnish.
This bowl features an excellent combination of flavors and textures, making it the ideal meal to enjoy any night of the week or pack for work as lunch.
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Brown Rice
Power bowls are convenient and tasty meals-in-a-bowl packed with healthy ingredients designed to promote weight loss. Perfect for getting nutrients throughout your day while revving up metabolism for lasting weight loss success, power bowls make daily meal time convenient.
This recipe offers delicious roasted chicken with red cabbage, carrots and cucumbers over nutty brown rice with an irresistibly flavorful peanut sauce – packed full of protein, vegetables and healthy fats from both peanut sauce and avocado! Plus it features fresh herbs and spices for an added pop of flavor!
This dish’s greatest advantage lies in its easy preparation. Roasted veggies, brown rice, and peanut sauce can all be prepared ahead of time; making lunch or dinner on busy days a cinch!
If you enjoy Asian cuisine, add extra texture and nutrition with radishes, spinach, kale or pea shoots as a topping. Drizzle olive oil over for extra bold flavor or add paprika for some added color and spice!
Peanuts make an excellent addition to this dish as they offer 19 essential vitamins and minerals. Roasted peanuts provide plant-based protein while the peanut sauce provides added fats that will keep you feeling full for longer.
These peanut chicken meal prep bowls are an easy and tasty way to stay on track with your wellness goals and achieve them! Perfect for using up leftover chicken and vegetables from your refrigerator. Savor this delicious treat for lunch or dinner during a busy workday and you will feel both energized and fulfilled.
If you’re searching for a healthier version of this bowl, swap out the brown rice for cauliflower rice; this will lower the SmartPoints count and make it lower-carb. You could also reduce points by skipping avocado sauce altogether and opting for non-dairy yogurt as an alternative source. I hope you give this recipe a try; please let me know if any questions arise in the comments below!
Peanut Sauce
Peanut sauce is what elevates this power bowl to delicious levels. Quick and simple Thai peanut dressing makes an incredible flavorful topping for your quinoa bowls with chicken and vegetables or drizzle it on spring rolls, flatbread and more! Additionally, healthy Thai salad dressing is excellent for dipping fresh vegetables or protein-rich foods like grilled fish, chicken breasts or shrimp into.
To create this simple peanut sauce, mix peanut butter, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey and chili powder in a small bowl and whisk until everything is evenly mixed. Slowly incorporate water until your desired consistency has been reached.
If you prefer a thinner sauce, feel free to add additional water or coconut milk as desired. Coconut aminos or low sodium soy sauce could also make this healthier option; but for best results ensure natural peanut butter (without added sugars) and fresh lime juice are used.
Serve these quinoa bowls over a bed of spinach or arugula with your favorite vegetables – roast brussels sprouts, edamame, avocado and carrots are among our favorites – however feel free to experiment and use any veggies you have in stock – cauliflower broccoli kale are all wonderful replacements if brussels sprouts aren’t your thing!
Add in some chopped red onion and cilantro for an added splash of color and crunch with crushed peanuts and lime juice for an easy weeknight dinner option. Meal prep can make this meal an easy solution that provides protein-packed nourishment on-the-go or as part of an effortless weeknight dinner routine!
These Thai quinoa bowls are packed with chicken protein and plenty of vegetables, while being gluten free. Plus they’re loaded with potassium, vitamin A and C! If quinoa isn’t your cup of tea, feel free to use brown rice as an alternative whole grain option instead – making this dish the ideal way to use up leftovers from last night.
Toppings
Protein bowl toppings can make or break a dish. To achieve optimal results, the key is striking an equilibrium between soft and crunchy textures so that each bite offers different sensations. Selecting vegetables that are in season is helpful here, as is including items like roasted sweet potatoes in the mix. Spiralizing veggies adds visual interest while simultaneously decreasing cooking time by using vegetables otherwise wasted by cutting down wastefulness.
Use ingredients such as tamari or soy sauce as another way of adding salty flavors that counterbalance sweet fruits and vegetables, usually found in Asian aisles of grocery stores. Incorporate sesame seeds and almond slices for some added crunchiness that provides contrast against smooth peanut butter sauces.
Cheese can add both protein and rich flavors that keep meals from becoming bland, Feta cheese being one such choice that provides both creamy texture and salty notes.
Some recipes will call for you to use an already available sauce or dressing, while others suggest creating your own. While using pre-made sauces makes meal prep simpler, making your own allows you to customize its flavors according to your individual tastes and preferences.
Meal prep and power bowls are modern trends that make it easy for seniors to incorporate healthier eating habits. Packed with nutrients, these delicious recipes can be enjoyed any time of the day–even leftovers can make a quick lunch option! Meal prep bowls also make cooking less time-consuming: simply create in advance, refrigerate until needed and serve up delicious protein bowls whenever they’re needed! Looking to try one yourself? Check out our collection of yummy protein bowl recipes featuring chicken as an ingredient or try any one from our collection of recipes featuring chicken and other healthy ingredients!