Description
Indulge in a delightful Sweet Chili Chicken Bowl, featuring tender chicken glazed in a sweet and spicy sauce, served over fluffy rice, and drizzled with a refreshing coconut lime sauce. This vibrant dish is not only visually stunning but also bursting with tropical flavors that will leave you craving more. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe is easy to customize based on your pantry staples. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this delicious meal that feels like a fiesta in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approx. 680g)
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, mix sweet chili sauce and lime juice. Toss the chicken until well-coated and marinate for 15 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes, flipping occasionally until golden brown and cooked through.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, combine coconut milk and a splash of lime juice; stir gently until simmering to create the drizzle.
- Assemble bowls by layering cooked rice or quinoa at the bottom, topping with sweet chili chicken, drizzling with coconut lime sauce, and garnishing with cilantro and green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 74g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg