23 Jul Peanut Chicken Protein Bowls
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
 - 1 Red Bell Pepper (quartered)
 - 1 Yellow (or Orange) Bell Pepper (quartered)
 - 1 Large Porobello Mushroom (sliced)
 - 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 Roasted Chick Peas (see picture)
 
Instructions
- Preheat Oven to 400° F
 - Toss Sweet Potatoes, Onion and Garlic Cloves in 1 TBSP of olive oil. Season with Salt and Pepper. Place on a baking sheet.
 - Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
 - Toss the Peppers and Portobello’s in 1 TBSP of olive oil
 - Bake these for 15 minutes.
 - 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.
 - 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.
 - Divide rice between 2 bowls, top with potato mixture, chicken, avocado, spinach, chick peas.
 - Sprinkle with Cilantro and Peanuts. Drizzle with dressing.
 - Enjoy.
 
 
 
 


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