⏱ 50 min totalChicken Thai Quinoa Bowl
Per 1 serving · 398 g · 23 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein38g30% of calories
- Carbs41g33% of calories
- Fat21g38% of calories
- ✓ Protein-dense
At a glance
One serving of Chicken Thai Quinoa Bowl (398 g) has 494 calories, with 38 g of protein, 41 g of carbohydrates and 21 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (38% of calories). It is high in protein (75% DV), dietary fiber (28% DV) and Vitamin A (38% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and cholesterol, which provide 33% and 24% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein75%
- Dietary fiber28%
- Vitamin A38%
- Vitamin C56%
- Vitamin E28%
- Vitamin K54%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Calcium10%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium33%
- Cholesterol24%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
⅓ tbsp Olive oil
³⁄₁₆ small raw Red onion
½ cloves, minced Garlic
⅓ cup chopped Broccoli
⅓ cup, chopped Red cabbage
⅓ cup grated Carrots
³⁄₁₆ cup Quinoa
⅓ cup Chicken stock
⅓ tsp Ground ginger- 🥄³⁄₁₆ tsp Salt
³⁄₁₆ tsp Black pepper
⅓ cup Edamame
3 ⅓ oz Chicken breast
⅔ tbsp Peanut butter- 🥄½ tbsp Water
½ tbsp Rice wine vinegar
³⁄₁₆ tbsp Tamari soy sauce
³⁄₁₆ tbsp Honey
³⁄₁₆ tsp Sesame oil- 🥄³⁄₁₆ tsp Crushed red pepper flakes
³⁄₁₆ tsp Ginger root
⅔ tbsp Cilantro
⅔ tbsp Peanuts
Directions
- 1
Heat half of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped chicken and cook for 8-12 minutes until fully cooked through to 165°F and no longer pink. Set aside.
- 2
In the same skillet, heat the remaining olive oil over medium heat. Add the red onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 3
Add the broccoli, red cabbage, and carrots. Stir and cook for 1 minute.
- 4
Add the quinoa, chicken stock, ginger, salt, and pepper. Stir well. Cover and cook for 20 minutes.
- 5
Remove the lid and fluff the quinoa. Add the thawed edamame and chicken. Stir and cook for 1-2 minutes until the chicken is heated through.
- 6
While the quinoa cooks, combine the peanut butter, water, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and ginger in a bowl. Stir well until completely smooth. Set aside.
- 7
Divide the quinoa mixture between bowls. Top with the peanut sauce, cilantro, and peanuts. Enjoy!
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (398 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 342 μg | 38% |
| Vitamin C | 51 mg | 56% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 4 mg | 28% |
| Vitamin K | 65 μg | 54% |
| Thiamine | 0.4 mg | 33% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 1 mg | 46% |
| Niacin | 14 mg | 88% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 92% |
| Folate (B9) | 240 μg | 60% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.2 μg | 8% |
| Pantothenic acid | 2 mg | 47% |
| Choline | 153 mg | 28% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 104 mg | 10% |
| Iron | 4 mg | 51% |
| Potassium | 1,168 mg | 25% |
| Magnesium | 157 mg | 37% |
| Phosphorus | 525 mg | 75% |
| Zinc | 3 mg | 27% |
| Copper | 0.5 mg | 53% |
| Manganese | 2 mg | 74% |
| Selenium | 28 μg | 51% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 2 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 1,283 μg | — |
| Arginine | 3 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 4 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 3,376 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.4 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 2 μg | — |
| Fructose | 2 g | — |
| Galactose | 0.1 g | — |
| Glucose | 3 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 6 g | — |
| Glycine | 2 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 2 g | — |
| Lactose | 0.1 g | — |
| Leucine | 3 g | — |
| Lycopene | 6 μg | — |
| Lysine | 3 g | — |
| Maltose | 1 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 9 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 5 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 7 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 16 g | — |
| Sucrose | 3 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 2 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.4 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 2 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
Burning 494 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 94minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 59minCycling (moderate)
- 41minRunning (6 mph)
- 69minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Chicken Thai Quinoa Bowl?
One serving of Chicken Thai Quinoa Bowl (1 serving) has 494 calories, which works out to 124 calories per 100 g. That is about 25% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Chicken Thai Quinoa Bowl high in protein?
Yes. It has 38 g of protein per serving, and 30% of its calories come from protein (7.6 g of protein per 100 calories).
Is Chicken Thai Quinoa Bowl keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 33 g of net carbs and 33% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Chicken Thai Quinoa Bowl?
763 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Chicken Thai Quinoa Bowl?
10 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
More recipes
View all
170 calAsparagus with Sliced Almonds and Parmesan Cheese1 serving
168 calBasic Tossed Salad1 serving
344 calSweet & Spicy Black Beans on Rice1 serving
237 calRice Cooker Cilantro Lime Rice1 serving
465 calVegan Chickpea Sandwich1 serving
533 calClassic Tuna Salad1 serving
315 calCheesy Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet1 serving
513 calOld-Fashioned Potato Salad1 serving