Ingredients
Chicken and Vegetables
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 cups broccoli florets (small pieces)
- 1 cup shredded carrots
Rice
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
Peanut Sauce
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos or soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp fresh grated ginger (or ginger paste)
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp lime juice (juice from 1 lime)
- 2-3 tbsp warm water (to thin only if peanut butter is thick)
Toppings
- 1 cup shredded coleslaw mix
- ¼ cup chopped peanuts
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- Fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground chicken, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5–6 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and cooked through.
- Cook the vegetables: Add the broccoli florets and shredded carrots to the skillet. Cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender but still slightly crisp.
- Make the peanut sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together creamy peanut butter, coconut aminos or soy sauce, honey or maple syrup, grated ginger, minced garlic, and lime juice. Add warm water a little at a time until the sauce reaches a smooth and pourable consistency.
- Combine the skillet ingredients: Pour the peanut sauce over the cooked chicken and vegetables in the skillet. Stir well to evenly coat everything and heat through for 1-2 minutes.
- Build the bowls: Divide the cooked jasmine rice into four bowls. Top each bowl with the peanut chicken and vegetable mixture.
- Add toppings and serve: Garnish each bowl with shredded coleslaw mix, chopped peanuts, sliced green onions, sesame seeds, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- Use coconut aminos instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free option.
- Adjust honey or maple syrup to taste for sweetness preference.
- For extra crunch, toast the peanuts and sesame seeds before topping.
- Make sure not to overcook broccoli to retain a slight crispness in the dish.
- This recipe can be doubled easily to serve more people.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
