Description
A colorful and protein-packed Buddha bowl that combines grains, lean chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy peanut sauce for a delicious and comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice
- 1 cup tender seasoned chicken (grilled or baked)
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced
- 1/2 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup mixed greens
- 1/4 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup homemade creamy peanut sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: sliced avocado, sesame seeds, cilantro
Instructions
- Cook quinoa or brown rice according to package instructions.
- Rinse quinoa if using it, fluff with a fork after resting.
- Season chicken with spices and cook until fully cooked.
- Layer the mixed greens, quinoa or rice, and cooked chicken in a bowl.
- Add cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and shredded carrots on top.
- Drizzle with creamy peanut sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and add any optional toppings.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
For an easy variation, swap chicken for tofu or tempeh. Adjust seasoning and toppings to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mixed
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: buddha bowl, high protein, healthy meal, quinoa, meal prep