Easy Peanut Yum Yum Chicken and Rice Bowls – Quick, Flavorful & Healthy Meal
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Craving something flavorful, light, and oh-so-satisfying? Let me introduce you to my Lightened-Up Peanut Yum Yum Chicken and Rice Bowls! 🥜🍚 Tender, air-fried chicken is coated in a rich and savory peanut sauce, making every bite irresistible. Paired with fluffy jasmine rice, vibrant shredded cabbage, and crisp shredded carrots, this bowl is as beautiful as it is delicious. This is the air-fryer I use!
Here’s the twist: the yum yum sauce is served on the side, so you can drizzle it to your heart’s content after heating up your bowl. Stir everything together to create a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that’s sure to delight your taste buds. Balanced, nutritious, and packed with personality—this dish proves healthy meals don’t have to be boring.
Chicken Breast: Lean Protein Powerhouse
Chicken breast is a great source of lean protein that supports muscle growth and repair while staying low in calories. It’s rich in B vitamins and selenium, which help boost energy and immune health. This makes chicken breast ideal for healthy eating and weight management plans like Weight Watchers.
PBfit Peanut Butter Powder: Low-Calorie Peanut Flavor
PBfit peanut butter powder delivers rich peanut taste with about 85% fewer calories and fat than regular peanut butter. It’s perfect for those watching calories or Weight Watchers points. Easy to mix and guilt-free, PBfit fits well in healthy recipes and meal preps.
Light & Creamy Yum Yum Sauce Made with Nonfat Greek Yogurt
My yum yum sauce stays light and creamy by using nonfat plain Greek yogurt instead of mayo or sour cream. This swap cuts calories and fat while still delivering that rich, tangy flavor you love. It’s a healthier twist that keeps the sauce fresh and protein-packed—perfect for adding a flavorful kick without the guilt.
Peanut Yum Yum Chicken & Rice Bowls
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
- 1 Microwave
- 2 Large Mixing Bowls
- 4 Lunch Containers
- 4 Condiment Containers
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 2 cups Jasmine Rice
- 2 cups Colored Shredded Cabbage
- 1/2 cup Shredded Carrots
- 4 tbsp Cilantro
- 2 Limes
- Green Onions
- 1 tbsp Crushed Peanuts
Peanut Sauce
- 2/3 cup PBfit Powdered Peanut Butter
- 1/2 cup GHughes Sweet Chili Sauce
- 1 tbsp Rice Wine Vinegar
- 4 tbsp Lite Soy Sauce
- 1 tbsp Sriracha
Yum Yum Sauce
- 1/2 cup Nonfat Greek Yogurt
- 1 tsp GHughes Ketchup
- 1/8 tsp Paprika
- 1/8 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/8 tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 1/4 tsp Swerve Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 tbsp Rice Wine Vinegar
- 1 tsp Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk
- 1 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Instructions
- Mix your peanut sauce ingredients and set aside.
- Slice your chicken breast into bite size pieces.
- Preset your air fryer to 400 degrees for 12 minutes.
- Mix half of your peanut sauce with the chicken.
- Cook half of your batch of chicken in the air fryer for 12 minutes, moving the pieces around half way through when your air fryer beeps.
- While your chicken is cooking, microwave your rice. I use Trader Joes frozen jasmine rice. Two packages will give you a bit more than 2 cups.
- Slice up your green onions, lime wedges, clip your cilantro and set all aside.
- Whisk your Yum Yum sauce ingredients and pour into the condiment containers. Leftover can go into the fridge.
- Put your cooked chicken into a clean bowl and make your 2nd batch. This is helpful so your chicken isn't touching.
- When all of your chicken is done, pour the rest of your peanut sauce in and mix to coat every bite. If you prefer more sauce, make more and put some on the side!
- Assemble your bowls!
Notes
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