Thai Peanut Chicken Rice Bowls
By Recipes Worth Cooking Test Kitchen

Prep Time: 24 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Medium
Cuisine: Thai-inspired

Description:
Juicy chicken, jasmine rice, crunchy vegetables, herbs, lime, and a creamy peanut sauce make a high-protein rice bowl built for meal prep.

Ingredients:
- 2.00 Clove garlic
- 1.00 Teaspoon kosher salt
- 3.00 Tablespoon lime juice
- 1.00 Tablespoon honey
- 3.00 Tablespoon soy sauce
- 1.00 Cup cucumber
- 1.00 Tablespoon ginger
- 1.00 Tablespoon neutral oil
- 0.50 Cup cilantro
- 1.00 Cup carrots
- 0.50 Cup peanut butter
- 1.50 Pound chicken breast
- 4.00 Cup cooked jasmine rice
- 2.00 Cup shredded cabbage
- 0.33 Cup roasted peanuts

Instructions:
<ol><li>Whisk peanut butter, lime juice, soy sauce, honey, ginger, garlic, and 3 to 5 tablespoons warm water until smooth and pourable.</li><li>Season chicken with 3/4 teaspoon salt. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.</li><li>Cook the chicken in a single layer until browned and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side.</li><li>Toss cucumber, cabbage, and carrots with the remaining salt and a squeeze of lime if you have extra.</li><li>Divide rice among bowls and top with chicken, vegetables, cilantro, peanuts, and peanut sauce.</li><li>For meal prep, store the sauce and crunchy vegetables separately and add them after reheating the rice and chicken.</li></ol>

Notes:
<ul><li>Warm water is better than more soy sauce for loosening the peanut sauce.</li><li>Chicken thighs work well if you prefer a more forgiving cut.</li><li>Add chile crisp or sliced chiles if you want heat.</li></ul>

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