If you’re looking for a flavorful, satisfying weeknight dinner that feels fancy but is secretly simple, these Chicken Satay Bowls are it. The ingredient list might look long at first glance, but don’t let that scare you off! Most of it is made up of pantry staples you probably already have on hand. Juicy marinated chicken thighs, a creamy and tangy satay sauce, and a mix of crunchy veggies over rice make this dish both balanced and crave-worthy. It’s perfect for meal prep, customizable for different tastes, and comes together faster than you’d think. This one’s a guaranteed go-to!

Chicken Satay Bowls

Makes: 4 servings

Ingredients for the chicken:

• 1 lb chicken thighs
• 3 tbsp greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp dried ginger
• 1/4 tsp curry powder
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Ingredients for the satay sauce:

• 2 tbsp peanut butter or almond butter
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp greek yogurt
• 1/2 lime, juiced
• 1/8 tsp garlic powder (or 1 frozen garlic cube)
• 1/8 tsp dried ginger (or 1 frozen ginger cube)

Ingredients for the bowls:

• Rice
• Slaw mix
• Shredded carrot
• Thinly sliced cucumber
• Optional: green onion for topping

Directions:

1. In a bowl, combine the chicken ingredients (except the olive oil) and mix well to combine. Let chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes (2 hrs or overnight is preferred!).
2. Heat the olive oil in a pan on medium heat. Once hot, add the chicken and cook 3-5 minutes each side until browned and fully cooked through. Remove from pan and cut into slices.
3. While the chicken is cooking, mix together the satay sauce ingredients. If needed, add 1 tbsp hot water to mix.
4. To build your bowl, add rice, slaw mix, carrot, cucumber and chicken. Drizzle with satay sauce and top with green onion.
5. Enjoy!

Looking for more easy dinners?! Try these:

• Mexican-Style Rice Bowl
• Asian Beef Lettuce Cups
• Miso Salmon Bowl