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Thai Sweet Chili Chicken Buddha Bowls

Thai Sweet Chili Chicken Buddha Bowls for a Flavorful Meal Prep

Thai Sweet Chili Chicken Buddha Bowls combine sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors for a nutritious meal prep option.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Base
  • 1 cup Water or Coconut Milk Use for cooking quinoa
  • ½ cup Quinoa Can substitute with rice
Veggies
  • 2 cups Kale Massage with oil or lemon juice
  • 1 cup Bean Sprouts Can substitute with other crisp veggies
  • 1 cup Carrot Pre-shredded saves time
  • 1 cup Pineapple Fresh or canned
  • 1 cup Red Pepper Sweet and crunchy
  • 1 cup Red Cabbage Can be replaced with green cabbage
Protein
  • 1 cup Cooked Chicken Rotisserie or air-fried
  • 1 cup Tofu or Beans For vegetarian option
Dressing & Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Sweet Chili Dressing Store-bought or homemade
  • Sesame Seeds Optional garnish
  • Green Onions Chives can be used as a substitute
  • Cilantro Optional for those who dislike it

Equipment

  • Medium Saucepan
  • large bowl

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Cook the quinoa by bringing 1 cup of water or coconut milk to a boil. Add ½ cup quinoa, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  2. Remove from heat and let quinoa rest, covered, for 5 minutes, then cool slightly.
  3. Massage 2 cups of kale with olive oil and lemon juice until tender.
  4. Chop 1 cup pineapple, 1 cup red pepper, and 1 cup shredded red cabbage. Grate a carrot.
  5. Assemble bowls starting with quinoa, then layer kale and topped with the chopped veggies and 1 cup cooked chicken.
  6. Drizzle with sweet chili dressing and garnish with sesame seeds, green onions, and cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 8gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Make quinoa a day in advance to save prep time. Keep dressing separate for meal prep to prevent sogginess.

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