Looking for a wholesome, flavor-packed meal? My Lightened-Up Peanut Yum Yum Chicken and Rice Bowls are here to impress! 🥜🍚 Featuring air-fried chicken coated in a savory peanut sauce, fluffy jasmine rice, crisp shredded carrots, and vibrant cabbage, this bowl is as colorful as it is nourishing. Keep it light and customizable with yum yum sauce served on the side—stir it in after heating for that perfect burst of flavor.It’s a healthier spin on a classic, proving you don’t have to sacrifice taste to eat smart!
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!