Description
These Thai Sweet Chili Chicken Buddha Bowls are fresh, colorful, and packed with flavor. Made with fluffy quinoa, juicy chicken, crunchy veggies, sweet pineapple, and a drizzle of sweet chili dressing, this easy bowl recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep lunches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 3/4 cups water (or coconut milk)
- 3 cups kale, packed and massaged
- 2 cups bean sprouts
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 2 cups pineapple, sliced
- 1 cup red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup red cabbage, sliced
- 1 pound cooked chicken, shredded or sliced
- 1 cup sweet chili dressing
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water.
- In a medium saucepan, bring quinoa and water (or coconut milk) to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15–20 minutes until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is tender.
- Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and allow to cool slightly.
- Massage kale with clean hands for about 30–60 seconds until softened.
- Prepare remaining vegetables and toppings.
- Assemble bowls: Add quinoa to the base, then arrange kale, bean sprouts, carrots, pineapple, red pepper, and cabbage.
- Top with cooked chicken.
- Drizzle with sweet chili dressing.
- Garnish with sesame seeds, green onions, and cilantro. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- Coconut milk adds extra richness and subtle sweetness to the quinoa.
- Rotisserie chicken works great for a quick shortcut.
- Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 4 days. Keep dressing separate for meal prep.
- Add a squeeze of fresh lime for extra brightness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop, Assembly
- Cuisine: Thai-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 62 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg