Peanut Chicken Bowl
This peanut chicken bowl is loaded with delicious Asian flavors, not work. Tender chicken thighs, rice noodles, and veggies in a spicy, tangy chili ginger peanut sauce create a bowl with deep, complex flavor that’s ready in just 30 to 40 minutes.
I love the flavors of Asian cuisine, and I learned years ago that it’s not difficult at all to create delicious Asian dishes at home. The thing about Asian and Asian-inspired food is that the simple ingredients are what make the complex flavor, so they seem difficult to make, but they’re really quite easy.
I often make dishes like my easy chicken fried rice recipe or my Asian chicken tenders with sweet hoisin sauce for dinners and parties. The flavors are so bold, and because they’re so easy to make, I don’t have to spend a ton of time in the kitchen.
Now, I’m sharing another delicious Asian-inspired recipe that’s a frequent flyer in my rotation, and after you try it, it will hold the same place in yours. My spicy peanut chicken bowl combines tender, marinated chicken thighs with bright veggies and rice noodles with a spicy ginger chili peanut sauce to create a bowl that explodes with flavor in every bite.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Simple Ingredients: Every ingredient in this recipe can be found in most kitchens and in any grocery store, so you’ll be able to get everything you need easily.
- Super Easy: This recipe only requires a basic knowledge of the kitchen, a few simple steps, and about 30 to 40 minutes.
- Bold Asian Flavors: From the marinade to the peanut sauce, every bite of this dish is full of layers of bold Asian flavor.
- Customizable: You can easily make changes to this recipe to suit your taste. You’re not locked in!
Ingredients
I’ve included all the ingredients you’ll need to make this chicken right here, but you can find the exact amounts in the recipe card at the end of the post.
Marinade
- Soy sauce
- Sriracha
Spicy Peanut Sauce
- Peanut butter
- Ginger – grated
- Garlic – minced
- Chili sauce
- Soy sauce
- Rice vinegar
- Cold water
Chicken and Vegetables
- Boneless skinless chicken thighs
- Rice noodles
- Lettuce
- Cilantro or Italian parsley
- Carrots
- Cucumber
- Peanuts
- Lime wedges, jalapenos, and fresh mint leaves for garnish
Variations
- Chicken Thighs: I love the rich flavor of chicken thighs, but you can use chicken breast, thinly sliced beef or pork, or even shrimp.
- Mild: Omit the jalapenos and use mild or sweet chili sauce for a mild version of this dish.
- Extra Spicy: Use red chilis and spicy chili sauce for an extra spicy version.
How to Make This Spicy Peanut Chicken Bowl
A brief overview of the recipe is right here, but you can find the exact instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
Mix the marinade ingredients and marinate the chicken for about 10 minutes. Then, wash and prep the veggies.
Mix the spicy peanut sauce ingredients in a small bowl until combined, adding water until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
Cook the chicken on both sides in oil in a covered cast-iron skillet over medium heat until fully cooked.
Add the chicken, noodles, vegetables, and chopped peanuts to your bowls. Then, top with the sauce and garnish.
Tips
- You can marinate your chicken for up to 30 minutes if you prefer more flavor.
- Be careful when choosing your chili sauce. It comes in spicy, mild, and sweet versions, so be sure to choose the one you enjoy.
- It’s important to rinse the noodles with cold water to stop the cooking process.
Spicy Peanut Chicken Bowl FAQ
Chicken goes very well with peanut butter or peanuts. In fact, it’s a common combination in Thai, Balinese, and other Asian cuisines. This combination is usually served with rice or noodles and fresh vegetables.
Yes, you can. Just use mild or sweet chili sauce and omit the hot peppers for a mild version of the dish.
You can serve spicy peanut chicken over rice noodles or white rice alongside Asian favorites like egg rolls.
More Delicious Chicken Recipes
Chicken Peanut Bowl
This spicy peanut bowl is loaded with tender chicken thighs, rice noodles, and veggies with a spicy chili peanut sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless and skinless chicken thighs
- 6 oz package of rice noodles
- 1 head lettuce
- 1 bunch cilantro
- 3 large carrots julienned
- 1 cucumber julienned
- ¼ cup peanuts chopped
- Lime wedges jalapenos, and fresh mint leaves for garnish
Marinade:
- ¼ cup coconut aminos
- 2-3 tablespoons sriracha
Spicy Peanut Sauce:
- ½ cup peanut butter
- 1 Tbsp ginger grated
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 3 Tbsp garlic chili sauce
- 3 Tbsp coconut aminos
- 3 Tbsp rice vinegar
- ½ cup warm water or more to thin the sauce to desired consistency
Instructions
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Start by marinating the chicken in a bowl with coconut aminos and sriracha for 10 minutes.
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Wash and prep your vegetables. Chop the lettuce and julienne the carrots and cucumber. Set all veggie toppings aside.
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Begin preparing your spicy peanut sauce. In a small bowl, combine the peanut butter, grated ginger, minced garlic, garlic chili sauce, coconut aminos, rice vinegar, and warm water. Add more water as needed to thin the sauce to desired consistency. Mix until evenly combined.
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Once the chicken is finished marinating, heat a cast iron pan to medium heat and add 1 Tbsp of oil. Once fully heated, add chicken and cover with lid. Cook 10 minutes on each side. Keep the lid on so it doesn’t dry out the chicken.
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In a large pan, get water boiling for the noodles. Then boil the noodles as per package instructions. (Mine was boil for 2 minutes, strain, and then rinse with cold water.)
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Begin assembling your vermicelli noodle bowls. Add the noodles, lettuce, cilantro, carrots, cucumber, and chicken.
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Add chopped peanuts, lime wedges, and fresh mint leaves. Pour the sauce over and enjoy!
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