Peanut Chicken Protein Bowls

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Serving: 2

A Word From The Cook

Well this is a Restaurant Worthy dish!

Ingredients

  • 1 Sweet Potato, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
  • 1 Purple Sweet Potato, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
  • 1/2 Purple Onion, medium dice
  • 4 cloves of Garlic, halved
  • 2 TBSP Olive Oil
  • 4-5 grinds of Salt
  • 5-6 grinds of Pepper
  • 2 Boneless / Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 3/4 rice, cooked as per instructions.
Sauce:
  • 1 garlic clove
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 2 Tbsp creamy peanut butter
  • 1 Tbsp honey
  • 1 Tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp sesame oil
Garnishes
  • 2 Cups fresh Spinach
  • 1 Avocado, sliced
  • 1 Tbsp Cilantro Leaves
  • 1/4 cup peanuts (dry roasted)
  • 1/4 cup Chick Peas

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven to 400° F
  2. Toss Sweet Potatoes, Onion and Garlic Closes in 1 TBSP of  olive oil.  Season with Salt and Pepper.    Place on a baking sheet.
  3. Bake for 20 minutes, until vegetables are tender, not soft
  4. BBQ the Chicken Breasts seasoned with garlic, onion powder & ginger for about 10 minutes per side.   Meat thermometer should read 165°. Remove to a cutting board, cover and let rest for about 10 minutes.   Thinly slice just before serving.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together garlic, lime juice, peanut butter, honey and soy sauce.   Once smooth, add sesame and remaining 1 tbsp of olive oil.
  6. Divide rice between 2 bowls, top with potato mixture, chicken, avocado, spinach, chick peas.
  7. Sprinkle with Cilantro and Peanuts.   Drizzle with dressing.
  8. Enjoy.
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