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Indonesian-inspired · Dinner

Peanut chicken satay bowls

Peanut chicken satay bowls brings together turmeric chicken, creamy peanut sauce, green beans, and rice in a colorful, weeknight-ready dinner.

About 35 minTotal
About 35 minActive
$$Cost
EasyDifficulty
Makes 4 servings
Three-quarter view of a single peanut chicken satay bowl: sliced turmeric chicken with peanut sauce over rice, sautéed green beans, thin cucumber slices, and a small bunch of cilantro in a ceramic bowl on a wooden surface.

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Ingredients

1× recipe · Makes 4 servings

  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken tenders
  • 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice
  • 10 ounces green beans, trimmed
  • 1 English cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup natural peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided, plus black pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice according to package directions. Keep warm, fluffing or separating it before serving. Combine 1/3 cup natural peanut butter, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce into a smooth dressing or glaze.

  2. Pat 1 1/2 pounds chicken tenders dry, then season with half of 1 teaspoon kosher salt and black pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high and cook the main ingredient until it reaches 165°F; transfer to a plate.

  3. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and 10 ounces green beans, trimmed. Cook until browned or crisp-tender, 4 to 6 minutes, then season with the remaining salt and pepper.

  4. Build four bowls with the prepared base, cooked vegetables, and main ingredient. Add 1 English cucumber, thinly sliced fresh at serving. Spoon over the sauce and finish Peanut chicken satay bowls with 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves.

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