The beauty of grain bowls? They’re infinitely adaptable. You can roast just about any veggie, use any number of toppings, and highlight any protein, and it’ll just work combined in a grain bowl. We’ve created countless bowls that we love (we’re looking at you, spicy salmon bowl), but when we’re craving a high-protein chicken dinner (or packed lunch), then we turn to this peanut chicken bowl. With a homemade peanut dressing, sliced chicken, sweet potato, spinach, and avocado, this healthy dinner is one we love to meal prep at the beginning of the week, then assemble and feast on all week long.
The potatoes:
You only need one large sweet potato for this recipe, but feel free to roast more if you’d like to do more meal prepping throughout the week. I love the added sweetness and color it brings to these bowls, but you can honestly use any type of potato you have on hand; just be mindful of the roasting time.
The chicken:
We used chicken breasts, but you can also switch that out for chicken thighs if you prefer. Boneless, skinless is my go-to for ease, but if you have to time to cut the chicken off the bones for a bit of extra depth of flavor, you do you! Turkey is another great alternative if you’re looking to switch things up.
The sauce:
Sweet and savory infuse with an easy sauce made up of peanut butter, honey, soy sauce, and sesame oil. You’ll soon find that you’ll want to put it on everything! It’s definitely what makes these bowls stand out, and you can make a big batch to keep in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
The toppings:
To be frank, they’re basically a free for all. You can use anything in your fridge or pantry that you think would go well here, such as kimchi, pickled sushi ginger, or even crushed tortilla chips. The only thing I insist you keep on the bowl is that peanut dressing.
Made your own bowl? Let us know how it was in the comments below!
