Peanut Chicken Protein Bowls

Peanut Chicken Protein Bowls

from delish.com
Weeknight meals
40 min
4 servings

Protein bowls are the ultimate healthy packed lunch, and this peanut chicken recipe—with homemade dressing, sweet potato, and avocados—is one of our favorites.

Ingredients

  • sweet potato

    peeled, cut into 1/2" cubes

    1 large
  • red onion

    finely chopped

    1 large
  • extra-virgin olive oil

    divided

    3 tbsp.
  • kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • boneless

    skinless chicken breasts

    2
  • garlic powder
    ½ tsp.
  • ground ginger
    ½ tsp.
  • garlic clove

    finely chopped

    1 small
  • juice of lime
    1
  • creamy peanut butter
    2 tbsp.
  • honey
    1 tbsp.
  • reduced-sodium soy sauce
    1 tbsp.
  • toasted sesame oil
    1 tbsp.
  • cooked brown rice
    4 c.
  • avocado

    thinly sliced

    1
  • baby spinach
    2 c.
  • finely chopped fresh cilantro
    1 tbsp.
  • toasted sesame seeds
    1 tsp.

Directions

  1. 1

    Arrange a rack in center of oven; preheat to 425°. On a large baking sheet, toss potatoes and onion with 1 Tbsp. olive oil; season with salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    Bake potatoes until tender, 20 to 25 minutes.

  3. 3

    Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 Tbsp. olive oil. Season chicken with garlic powder, ginger, salt, and pepper. Cook chicken, turning occasionally, until golden brown and an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part registers 165°, about 8 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board. Let rest 10 minutes, then thinly slice.

  4. 4

    In a small bowl, whisk garlic, lime juice, peanut butter, honey, and soy sauce. Whisk in sesame oil and remaining 1 Tbsp. olive oil until smooth.

  5. 5

    Divide rice among bowls. Top with potato mixture, chicken, avocado, and spinach. Sprinkle with cilantro and sesame seeds. Drizzle with dressing.