🔪 You’ll Need:
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Bowl & whisk
- Baking sheet
- Knife, cutting board, grater
🧂 Ingredients
Chicken Bites
- 225 g (8 oz) boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 in cubes
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
Salad Base
- 2 cups mixed baby greens
- 1½ cups shelled, cooked edamame
- 2 carrots, grated
- ¾ cup fresh cilantro, packed
Peanut Sauce
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter (or almond/sunflower butter)
- 1 Tbsp tamari or low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 Tbsp water (plus more to adjust consistency)
- 2 tsp honey
- 2 tsp chili garlic paste or sriracha (or cayenne to taste)
- 2 tsp freshly grated ginger
🍽 Instructions
- Prep & bake chicken
Preheat oven to 175 °C (350 °F). Toss chicken cubes with olive oil and spices. Arrange in a single layer on a lined baking sheet.
Bake about 30 minutes, until cooked through and lightly browned. - Prep the salad
While the chicken bakes, grate carrots, rinse and dry greens and edamame, and chop or tear the cilantro. - Whisk the sauce
Combine peanut butter, tamari, lime juice, water, honey, chili paste, and ginger in a bowl (or blend for creaminess). Adjust thickness by adding a bit more water. - Assemble the bowls
Lay greens, edamame, carrots, and cilantro in serving bowls or one large shared bowl. Top with baked chicken and drizzle generously with peanut sauce.
🌟 Why It Rocks for Gym-Goers
- Protein-packed: ~30 g per serving
- Veggie boost: Edamame adds fiber, vitamins, and muscle-friendly nutrients (thebettyrocker.com, strongfitnessmag.com, powerathletehq.com, recipes-for-life.com)
- Brain-boosting fats: Peanut butter (or substitutes) supplies healthy fats for recovery and satiety
- Customizable & scalable: Swap ingredients based on preference or freshness (thebettyrocker.com)
ℹ️ Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: ~376
- Protein: ~30 g
- Carbs: ~23 g
- Fat: ~22 g (puregym.com, thebettyrocker.com)
💡 Pro Tip
This is great for meal prep—just keep the sauce separate until serving for maximum freshness.
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