Thai Chicken Buddha Bowls (Print-Friendly Version)
Colorful Thai-style bowls with chicken, vegetables, and homemade peanut sauce - a balanced meal with bold flavors and textures.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Bowl
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1 cup farro
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1/4 cup chicken stock
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1 1/2 tablespoons sambal oelek (ground fresh chili paste)
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1 tablespoon brown sugar
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1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
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1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch chunks
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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1 tablespoon fish sauce
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 shallot, minced
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1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
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Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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2 cups shredded kale
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1 1/2 cups shredded purple cabbage
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1 cup bean sprouts
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2 carrots, peeled and grated
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1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
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1/4 cup roasted peanuts
→ For the Spicy Peanut Sauce
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3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
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2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
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1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
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2 teaspoons dark brown sugar
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2 teaspoons sambal oelek (ground fresh chili paste)
# How to Make It:
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In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, lime juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, sambal oelek, and 2–3 tablespoons of water until smooth. Set aside.
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Cook farro according to package instructions. Set aside.
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In a small bowl, whisk together chicken stock, sambal oelek, brown sugar, and lime juice. Set aside.
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In a large bowl, toss chicken chunks with cornstarch and fish sauce until evenly coated.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown, about 3–5 minutes. Add garlic, shallot, and ginger. Cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Pour in the chicken stock mixture and cook until slightly thickened, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Divide the cooked farro into bowls. Top with chicken, kale, cabbage, bean sprouts, carrots, cilantro, and roasted peanuts.
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Drizzle with the spicy peanut sauce and enjoy immediately.