Thai-Style Chicken Quinoa Bowl.
Say hello to your stereotypical trying-to-be-healthy Monday recipe.
Like the many Mondays that have come before, I attempt to lure you in with the promise of half-assed vegetables and a balanced meal. Only to finish you off with a bowl full of butter and a glass of tequila on Friday.
I guess it doesn’t have to be Monday… but it is. And the truth is that even though I like quinoa, one of my main goals in life is seeing how many unhealthy things that I love can be stuffed inside the same bowl so I can dub the entire thing health food. Bacon grease, cheese and brown butter breadcrumbs? Instantly because healthy with the added quarter cup of quinoa. Yessss.
I love how that works.
And I want to tell you that this is another one of my cop-out Thai recipes because it sort of is, but I just love that sauce soooooo much. It first appeared on my thai chicken wings and then later on this thai crunch chicken salad, and it’s not a stretch to say I whip it up nearly once a week just to see what else I can thai-afy. Thai nachos? Check. Thai burgers? Check. Thai noodles? Check. Thai sauce on a spoon? Check.
Don’t worry. Thai cookies are not next. You may have thought otherwise with how much I talk about this. I know. I’ll just shut up.
Thai Chicken Quinoa Bowl
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed
- 1 chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 1/3 cup chopped carrots
- 1/3 cup shelled edamame
- 1/3 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
- 1/4 cup freshly chopped cilantro
sauce
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon canned coconut milk
- 1/2 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon creamy peanut butter, it mixes in easier if it’s melted, FYI
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/2 lime, juice
- 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
- Prepare quinoa according to directions, which will most likely call for 1 cup of liquid. I prefer to use low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock, so if you have that, use it!
- While quinoa is cooking, combine all of the sauce ingredients together in a bowl and whisk well to combine. Once quinoa has absorbed all of the liquid, stir in the sauce and toss well to coat. Add in chicken, carrots, edamame and green onions, stirring to combine. Taste and season with a little salt and pepper if needed. Toss in half of the peanuts and cilantro, then serve in a large bowl, topped with remaining peanuts and cilantro. I like to serve this with a salad, soup or even a little sandwich!
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The dish is looking so amazing!! I will definitely be going to try this today. Thanks and keep posting recipes.
Lovely Dish!! Tried this dish yesterday…..It was really yummyy!!
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Lovely Dish. I will definitely try this.
It was a very nice salad but the dressing was far too sweet for my liking. I added a heaping tablespoon of chili garlic sauce as well as more coconut milk, peanut butter. I will make it again with the additions!
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I like thai food in restaurants, but never made anything at home. However, I will definitely try this recipe as soon as I can. Thank you and have a Happy and Healthy New Year.
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I think this would taste good as a cold entree. I had leftover quinoa in the freezer and home canned chicken so it was quick to make. I quadrupled the recipe since I was make it for 6. It is a definite do again meal.
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As described, it was easy to make and it felt light but satisfying. We’re adding it to the meal rotation!
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I’ve heard that Thai food tastes great, but I have never tried it. This recipe looks delicious and perfect for trying at home! – Reflective Mama
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