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Asian Chicken Bowls with Broccoli, Carrots and Almond Butter Sauce

Last Updated on May 16, 2018 By Vicky 14 Comments

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Asian flavored chicken bowls with shredded carrots, broccoli, quinoa and a creamy dreamy almond butter sauce makes for the perfect weeknight dinner. Gluten Free and Dairy Free. 

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I did not grow up eat nut butters. As a child, growing up in a Russian family in the US, my parents never bought nut butters; they didn’t grow up eating them and they didn’t know what to do with them, and so neither did I. And that’s why I had my first peanut butter and jelly sandwich when I was a freshman in college. Having not grown up with peanut butter, as an adult I just can’t get behind it.

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Almond butter though, now that’s a whole different story. That I do love, especially the MaraNatha creamy almond butter (found at Walmart), which is rich, thick, and has that amazing almond taste. It also happens to be one of America’s largest producers of high quality natural and organic nut butters, so it’s the perfect choice for a nut lover like me who’s focused on a healthy lifestyle.

Since I didn’t grow up snacking on nut butters, just grabbing a spoonful of almond butter isn’t my style. Instead, I’m all about incorporating almond butter into savory delicious meals, like these Asian chicken bowls. MaraNatha almond butter happens to make an excellent base of an Asian themed sauce. almond butter at Walmart_

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Since I’m obsessed with Asian flavors, most of my time spent in the kitchen is brainstorming and whipping up Asian themed recipes and these chicken bowls are no different.

This is far from a traditional Asian recipe and doesn’t quite hail from any particular country, but Asian fusion is by far my favorite cuisine, if we can call it one.

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In these chicken bowls the true magic comes through in the almond butter sauce which is easily mixed together with MaraNatha creamy almond butter, ginger, olive oil, sesame oil, tamari and rice vinegar.

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To assemble the chicken bowls themselves, cook quinoa according to package directions and set aside. In the meantime pan fry the chicken strips in a hot pan with hot oil to get that nice crispy sear on them and lightly pan fry the broccoli. The shredded carrots are perfect raw in these chicken bowls.

To assemble mix all of the ingredients together and drizzle with the almond butter dressing, drizzle Sriracha to make this spicy, and sprinkle with crushed almonds for crunch.

These Asian chicken bowls come together in 30 minutes and make for the ultimate comfort food eaten in a bowl. Something about food in bowls just makes everything taste better, right?

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Asian Chicken Bowls with Almond Butter Sauce
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 

Asian flavored chicken bowls with shredded carrots, broccoli, quinoa and a creamy dreamy almond butter sauce makes for the perfect weeknight dinner. Gluten Free and Dairy Free. 

Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian, Asian Fusion, Asian Stir Fry
Servings: 4
Calories: 555 kcal
Author: Vicky
Ingredients
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 pound chicken breasts cut into 2 inch strips
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 whole broccoli floret chopped
  • 2 whole carrots shredded
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger minced
For the Almond Butter Dressing:
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons tamari
  • 4 tablespoons MaraNatha Creamy Almond Butter
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 inch ginger grated
  • 4 tablespoons hot water
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
Instructions
  1. Cook quinoa according to package directions.

  2. Heat pan over medium high heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add chicken and cook in single layer until browned, flip over and continue to cook until browned and cooked through. Remove from pan.

  3. To same pan add 1 tablespoon olive oil and ginger and garlic. Cook 1 minute until aromatic. Add broccoli, cook for a few minutes. 

  4. Mix dressing ingredients until smooth -- add hot water as needed to reach desired dressing consistency.


  5. In large bowl serve quinoa with carrots, broccoli and chicken. Serve drizzled with almond butter sauce.

    Garnish with chopped cilantro, green onions, Sriracha, etc (optional)

    Optional -- sprinkle with chopped almonds 

Nutrition Facts
Asian Chicken Bowls with Almond Butter Sauce
Amount Per Serving
Calories 555 Calories from Fat 279
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 31g 48%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 72mg 24%
Sodium 639mg 27%
Potassium 824mg 24%
Total Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Dietary Fiber 4g 16%
Sugars 1g
Protein 34g 68%
Vitamin A 2.4%
Vitamin C 5.8%
Calcium 8.7%
Iron 17.7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Comments

  1. Priya says

    May 13, 2018 at 12:22 pm


    I have never tried an almond based dressing but I’m tempted to try it now! This looks really delicious!

    Reply
    • Vicky says

      May 13, 2018 at 6:13 pm

      You have to try an almond dressing! It’s the bestttt!

      Reply
  2. Emma says

    May 13, 2018 at 12:28 pm


    Love the idea of using almond butter for a dressing! These look so healthy and nutritious! Ideal for summer when I’m trying to lose a few pounds 🙂

    Reply
    • Vicky says

      May 13, 2018 at 6:13 pm

      Perfect for summer indeed!

      Reply
  3. Amy says

    May 13, 2018 at 12:47 pm


    I LOVE peanut butter and always find it so crazy when people don’t, but I can’t imagine not having it until I was an adult… actually maybe I wouldn’t be so addicted if I hadn’t! Ha! With that said, I recently started incorporating more almond butter since PB is a trigger food for me, and I love it so much! Excited to try this recipe with my new found love of almond butter!

    Reply
    • Vicky says

      May 13, 2018 at 6:14 pm

      Yes maybe because I didn’t try it until I was an adult is why I’m not so fond of it! You’ve got to try an almond butter dressing though!

      Reply
  4. Emily says

    May 13, 2018 at 2:20 pm


    I love almond butter but never tried it with savoury dishes, I’ll need to give this a go because it sounds so delicious!

    Reply
    • Vicky says

      May 13, 2018 at 6:15 pm

      Almond butter makes for a perfect savory Asian sauce! Hope you enjoy this if you end up making it!

      Reply
  5. Liz says

    May 13, 2018 at 8:15 pm


    I’ve been loving one bowl dishes! This dressing sounds amazing, too!

    Reply
    • Vicky says

      May 15, 2018 at 9:57 am

      One bowl meals are the best : ))

      Reply
  6. Sondria Harp says

    May 13, 2018 at 8:58 pm


    I lpve nuts in asian food and sauces so I totally get why this recipe makes sense. I can not wait to try this.

    Reply
    • Vicky says

      May 15, 2018 at 9:57 am

      Nuts in Asian food are my favorite too : ))

      Reply
  7. addicting games says

    May 30, 2018 at 10:49 pm


    The combination of Asian and European food is really fun!

    Reply
    • Vicky says

      June 14, 2018 at 5:43 am

      Thanks!

      Reply

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