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
- 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
- Preheat Oven to 400° F
- Toss Sweet Potatoes, Onion and Garlic Closes in 1 TBSP of olive oil. Season with Salt and Pepper. Place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes, until vegetables are tender, not soft
- 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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