Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup red cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup roasted peanuts
- For the peanut sauce:
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon water (to thin, if necessary)
Feel free to substitute the quinoa with brown rice or the chicken with tofu for a vegetarian twist. The key is to make it your own, much like how my abuela taught me to cook from the heart and adapt recipes based on what’s available.
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, honey, lime juice, garlic, and ginger. Add the chicken pieces, tossing to coat. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown.
- While the chicken is cooking, prepare your peanut sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, sesame oil, and water until smooth. Adjust the consistency with more water if needed.
- Assemble the bowls by dividing the cooked quinoa among four bowls. Top with the cooked chicken, shredded carrots, red cabbage, bell pepper, and cucumber slices.
- Drizzle the peanut sauce generously over the top, and garnish with chopped cilantro and roasted peanuts for a bit of crunch.
Cooking is an act of love and creativity, and this recipe is no exception. Don’t hesitate to tweak the seasonings to suit your palate; after all, cooking should be as joyful and expressive as sharing stories around the dinner table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International