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Welcome, food lovers! Today, we bring you a flavorful and healthy recipe perfect for your dinner table: Grilled Thai Chicken Bowls with Peanut Sauce. This dish is a delightful combination of crispy vegetables, juicy grilled chicken, and a creamy peanut sauce that will make your taste buds sing. Whether you’re a fan of Thai-inspired bowls or just looking for a refreshing meal, this is one recipe you can’t miss!

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

4–6 chicken breasts (about 1″ thick)
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon Sriracha hot sauce
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ teaspoon black pepper

For the Peanut Sauce:

2 cloves garlic
½ cup peanut butter
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon + 2 teaspoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons Sriracha hot sauce
½ cup water
2 tablespoons lime juice
1-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and cut in half

For the Bowls:

Steamed rice (short grain recommended)
Diced daikon (optional)
Diced carrots
Sliced green onion
Fresh cilantro
Shredded cabbage
Lime wedges

Instructions

Step 1: Marinate the Chicken

In a ziplock bag, add the chicken breasts. Mix the marinade by whisking together garlic, lime juice, Sriracha, fish sauce, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, and black pepper. Pour this mixture over the chicken in the bag. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours (for best results, marinate for up to 8 hours).

Step 2: Prepare the Peanut Sauce

Blend garlic, peanut butter, soy sauce, brown sugar, Sriracha, water, lime juice, and ginger in a blender or food processor until smooth. Set the sauce aside.

Step 3: Grill the Chicken

Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill over medium-high heat until cooked through (around 6-8 minutes per side). Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes, then slice it into thin strips.

Pro Tip: Boil the leftover marinade for 3 minutes to create a rich sauce for basting the grilled chicken.

Step 4: Assemble the Bowls

Start with a base of steamed rice. Layer the bowl with grilled chicken slices, shredded cabbage, diced carrots, sliced daikon, and green onion. Add a sprinkle of fresh cilantro and drizzle with the peanut sauce. Garnish with lime wedges for extra zest.

Notes

Marination: Letting the chicken sit in the marinade for at least 3 hours is key to achieving rich flavors. You can marinate it overnight for deeper flavor.
Peanut Sauce Consistency: If your peanut sauce seems too thick, gradually add water until the desired consistency is reached.
Rice Choice: For a true Thai-inspired bowl, go for short-grain rice like Calrose, but you can also use brown rice or quinoa for a healthier alternative.