Grilled Thai Chicken Bowls with Peanut Sauce

 

Ingredients:

For the Chicken:

• 4-6 boneless chicken breasts, about 1 inch thick
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon Sriracha hot sauce
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

For the Peanut Sauce:

• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon + 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons Sriracha hot sauce
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and cut in half

For the Bowls:

• Steamed rice
• Diced daikon (Japanese radish, optional)
• Diced carrots
• Sliced green onion
• Fresh cilantro
• Shredded cabbage
• Lime wedges  

Instructions:

1. Marinate chicken: Place chicken breasts in a ziplock bag. Combine garlic, lime juice, Sriracha, fish sauce, vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, and black pepper in a small bowl. Pour mixture over chicken and marinate for at least 3 hours (or up to 8 hours) in the refrigerator.
2. Make peanut sauce: Place peanut sauce ingredients in a small blender cup or food processor and blend until smooth. Add a little water if needed to achieve desired consistency.
3. Grill chicken: Remove chicken from marinade and grill over medium-high heat until cooked through. Remove from heat, let rest for 10 minutes, and slice.
4. Optional: Make extra marinade sauce: Pour any remaining marinade into a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Cook for at least 3 minutes until thickened. Brush grilled chicken with this sauce before serving.
5. Assemble bowls: Layer steamed rice, chicken, cabbage, carrots, daikon, green onion, and cilantro in bowls.
6. Top with peanut sauce: Top each bowl with peanut sauce and lime wedges.

Optional additions:

• For extra flavor: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper to the peanut sauce.
• For a crunchier texture: Top with crushed peanuts or sesame seeds.
• For a sweeter taste: Add a tablespoon of honey or agave syrup to the peanut sauce.

Enjoy your delicious Thai Chicken Bowls!