Thai Chicken Buddha Bowls with Spicy Peanut Sauce

Thai Chicken Buddha Bowls with Spicy Peanut Sauce

Entree

Prep time: 20 mins

Total time: 40 mins

INGREDIENTS

3/4 cup farro, dry
1/4 cup low-sodium chicken stock
1-1/2 tablespoons sambal oelek (fresh ground chile paste)
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 shallot, minced
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
Spicy Peanut Sauce:
3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons sambal oelek (fresh ground chile paste)
Toppings:
2 cups shredded kale, stems removed
1-1/2 cups shredded purple cabbage
2-3 carrots, peeled and grated
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 cup roasted peanuts, chopped

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INSTRUCTIONS

Cook farro according to package instructions; set aside.
Make the spicy peanut sauce by combining the peanut butter, lime juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, sambal oelek, and 2-3 tablespoons water in a small bowl. Whisk together and set aside.
In another small bowl, whisk together chicken stock, sambal oelek, brown sugar and lime juice; set aside.
In a large bowl, combine chicken, cornstarch and fish sauce, and toss to coat. Allow the chicken to absorb the cornstarch.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until golden on all sides, about 3-5 minutes. Add garlic, shallot, and ginger, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, or about 2 minutes. Stir in the chicken stock mixture until slightly thickened, about 1-2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Divide farro evenly into bowls. Top with chicken, kale, purple cabbage, carrots, cilantro and peanuts. Drizzle with spicy peanut sauce.

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NOTES

Exchanges: 2 Carbohydrates, 4 Proteins, 2.5 Fats

NUTRITION INFORMATION

SERVING SIZE: 1 serving

CALORIES: 370

FAT: 13 g

CARBOHYDRATES: 38 g

SODIUM: 650 mg

FIBER: 5 g

PROTEIN: 27 g

CHOLESTEROL: 45 mg

APPETIZERS/SNACKS

BREAKFAST

ENTRÉE

DESSERT

PASTA

SOUP

SALAD

SIDE

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