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Thai Chicken Buddha Bowls

Delicious Thai Chicken Buddha Bowls You’ll Love Meal Prepping

Enjoy flavorful Thai Chicken Buddha Bowls, a customizable and protein-rich meal perfect for weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup Farro Swap with quinoa, brown rice, or cauliflower rice
  • 2.5 cups Chicken Stock Can be replaced with vegetable stock
For the Chicken
  • 1.5 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs Chicken breasts or tofu can substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can be replaced with coconut oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced; use onion if shallots are unavailable
  • 1 medium Shallot Diced
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger Grated; ground ginger can be used as a substitute
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Creamy Peanut Butter Sunflower seed butter is an alternative
  • 2 tablespoons Reduced Sodium Soy Sauce Tamari works for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar Coconut sugar or honey can also be used
  • 2 teaspoons Sambal Oelek Chili garlic sauce can be used or omit for milder flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice Substitute with lemon juice if lime isn't available
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch Optional
  • 1 tablespoon Fish Sauce Can swap with soy sauce for a vegetarian version
For the Veggies
  • 1 cup Shredded Kale Can swap with seasonal vegetables
  • 1 cup Purple Cabbage Can swap with seasonal vegetables
  • 1 cup Bean Sprouts Can swap with seasonal vegetables
  • 1 cup Carrots Grated; can swap with seasonal vegetables
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Omit or swap with parsley
  • 1/4 cup Roasted Peanuts Almonds or cashews can be used

Equipment

  • large cast iron skillet
  • Pot
  • Whisk
  • small bowl
  • Measuring Cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together creamy peanut butter, the juice of one lime, reduced sodium soy sauce, brown sugar, and sambal oelek. Add warm water to thin the sauce to your desired consistency.
  2. Rinse farro under cold water, then add it to a pot with chicken stock. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook for about 25-30 minutes or until tender, and fluff with a fork.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken thighs and sear for 3-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, add shallot, garlic, and ginger. Sauté for about 2 minutes until aromatic and shallots are translucent.
  5. Pour in the chicken stock mixture with the cooked chicken, stirring to combine. Simmer for about 5 minutes until heated through and slightly thickened. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  6. Divide cooked farro among bowls. Layer with sautéed chicken, shredded kale, purple cabbage, bean sprouts, and carrots. Sprinkle with cilantro and roasted peanuts.
  7. Drizzle prepared spicy peanut sauce generously over the bowls just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 34gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10000IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store components separately in the fridge for up to 4 days. Freeze portions without veggies for up to 3 months.

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