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30 Minute Ginger Peanut Chicken Bowls โ better than take-out style! Peanutty, gingery chicken with spicy peanut sauce served over bowls of steamed rice. Add fresh lime-dressed mango, herbs, and avocado to create a vibrant summer dinner bowl. Itโs one big bowl of overly saucy ginger peanut chicken and riceโjust like a dish you might find at your favorite restaurant, but made at home! Super yummy and easy to create too!
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Sometimes I hold onto recipe ideas for far too long. Iโve had this simple summer bowl written in my notes for weeks, possibly even over a month. My mother has repeatedly said, MAKE THIS peanut chicken. It wasnโt until this week that I finally listened to her.
I have no idea why I waited so long, peanut chicken recipes are always smart.
This recipe is everything we want out of a summer dinner. Itโs fresh, colorful, and doesnโt take much effort to create. Just mix up a homemade peanut sauce, quickly cook some chicken, and serve with rice.
Itโs a pretty classic Tieghan-style recipe, and my mom was very happy I finally made it. This is totally her kind of dinner.
Onto the details
Step 1: mix the peanut sauce
This sauce is everyoneโs favorite sauce, I feel like I make it at least a few times a month, probably more!
Iโve mentioned this before, but I used to make this sauce with coconut milk, but now I make it even simpler. Itโs a mix of peanut butter (I love Whole Foods 365 creamy peanut butter with just peanuts and salt), tamari, either Gochujang (Korean chili paste), or sometimes Iโll swap Thai red curry paste, pickled ginger juice (often labeled as sushi ginger), and toasted sesame oil.
I added honey and lime juice for this recipe, making my go-to sauce even more addicting.
I find blending the sauce in a blender or using an immersion blender to be easiest.
Step 2:ย cook the chicken
My secret is to double the ginger, using both fresh and pickled ginger. First, crisp the chicken, fresh ginger, and scallions in sesame oil. Once the chicken is crispy, add butter.
Toss in lots of fresh garlic and a splash of tamari. Let the chicken sizzle until you see crispy brown bits.
Step 3: the mango
Next, I love to toss mango chunks with chopped-up pickled sushi ginger, lime zest, lime juice, cilantro, and basil.
This is a super yummy fresh topping!
Step 4: letโs assemble the bowls
I love making coconut rice for this recipe, but any steamed rice will do! Jasmin is also my go-to when cooking a more Asian-inspired recipe.
Then I add some baby lettuce, spoon over the crispy ginger chicken, dress the chicken in peanut sauce, and add the mango and avocado on the side. And thatโs it! You can add or subtract anything youโd likeโwell, I wouldnโt subtract the chicken or the peanut sauce.
Meal Prepping
This is the perfect dinner bowl for meal prepping. Make a big batch of the chicken and peanut sauce, then enjoy it for lunch and dinner throughout the week. You can switch out the vegetables too!
If you want to freeze, just put the chicken in freezer-safe bags or containers. Freeze the sauce separately, then thaw both and serve as directed. Easy!
Looking for other busy weeknight-night recipes? Try these!
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Lastly, if you make these 30 Minute Ginger Peanut Chicken Bowls, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And, of course, if you do make this recipe, donโt forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
30 Minute Ginger Peanut Chicken Bowls
Ingredientsย
Peanut Sauce
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/3 cup tamari/soy sauce
- 1/4 cup toasted sesame oil
- 1/4 cup pickled ginger juice
- 1 tablespoon Gochujang, (Korean chili paste)
- 1 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon tamari/soy sauce
Ginger Peanut Chicken
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts, sliced
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
- 4 scallions, chopped
- 3 tablespoons salted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 mango, chopped
- 1 tablespoon pickled sushi ginger, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime zest + 2 tablespoons juice
- 1/2 cup chopped, cilantro
- 1/2 cup Thai or regular basil
- rice and avocado, for serving
Instructionsย
- 1. To make the sauce: Combine all ingredients in a blender or glass jar and mix until smooth. Add water as needed to thin.2.ย In a large skillet, toss the chicken with toasted sesame oil, fresh ginger, and scallions. Set over medium-high heat. Cook until crispy, about 5 minutes. Add the butter, tamari/soy sauce, and garlic. Cook another minute, then remove the chicken from the skillet.3. In a bowl, toss the mango, pickled sushi ginger, lime zest and juice, cilantro, basil, and a pinch of salt. 4. Serve the chicken and peanut sauce over bowls of rice. Add the mango and slices of avocado. Add extra peanut sauce. Enjoy!!
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My husband and I love this recipe! Definitely on a rotating list in our house!
Thanks so much, Jess! I appreciate you trying this recipe, so glad it was enjoyed! Have a great fall weekend!
Delicious!! Loved the combo of the salty peanut and sweet mango flavours. Another hit recipe and quick to prepare.
Hey Courtney,
Happy Sunday!! I appreciate you making this recipe and your comment, so glad to hear it turned out nicely for you! XxT
Itโs 30 minutes if you have a crew working with you and Iโm in the restaurant business.๐
It was delicious!
Hey Chris,
Happy Sunday! Thanks a bunch for making this recipe, love to hear it turned out nicely for you! xx
Iโm a little confused, the recipe calls for adding soy sauce to the chicken, but under the ingredients list for the making the chicken, soy sauce is not called out, can you please clarify?
Hi Elizabeth,
So sorry about that, you can ignore the soy sauce in the chicken. I hope you love this recipe! xx
I similarly had the same question when going through the recipe! Perhaps the above instructions (#2) can be modified?
I didnโt make this exactly like the recipe, but the flavors were wonderful! I sauteed the chicken in my dutch oven on the stove, and then ended up just adding veggies and the sauce to that for a one pot dinner. I made the sauce in the food processor which worked very well. I might make this next time with noodles instead of rice! Thanks for sharing this great recipe!
Hi Marty,
Wonderful!! So glad to hear you enjoyed this recipe, thanks for making it! Have the best weekend!โ๏ธ
This was AMAZING!!! My son loved it too!!! He said, “I like this lady’s recipes!” I didn’t add ginger because I am not a fan of the taste. I didn’t get the chicken to crisp, but it was still amazing! I have a sign in my kitchen that says, “I kiss better than I cook.” My son told me I needed to change the sign and put “cook” first. Once again, one of your recipes has helped build my confidence in the kitchen.
Hi Jenn,
Happy Monday!! I appreciate you making this recipe and your feedback, so glad to hear it was enjoyed! Lol that’s hilarious! XxT