Description
A nutritious and flavorful Buddha bowl featuring marinated chicken, quinoa, and colorful vegetables, perfect for meal prep or a comforting family meal.
Ingredients
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- For the Chicken Marinade:
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tbsp peanut butter
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tsp fresh ginger, minced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- For the Bowl Ingredients:
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into cubes
- 2 cups sweet potatoes, chopped
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 1 cup shelled edamame
- 1.5 cups purple cabbage, shredded
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a medium bowl, mix together the sweet chili sauce, peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, ginger, and garlic. Add the cubed chicken to the bowl with about one-third of the peanut sauce, reserving the rest for drizzling later. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Roast the Sweet Potatoes: Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray and arrange the chopped sweet potatoes in a single layer. Roast for about 15 minutes.
- Add Chicken and Onions: Carefully remove the sheet from the oven, flip the sweet potatoes, and push them to one side. Now, add the marinated chicken pieces and sliced red onion. Roast for another 12-15 minutes.
- Assemble the Bowls: Layer your bowls with a base of quinoa, followed by the roasted chicken, sweet potatoes, red onions, edamame, purple cabbage, shredded carrots, and finish with fresh cilantro and mint.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve warm, and be prepared for compliments.
Notes
Keep leftover components separate in airtight containers for better storage. Marinate chicken the night before for quicker preparation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg