Description
Sweet Chili Chicken Bowl with Coconut Lime Drizzle is an explosion of flavors that brings together tender chicken, sweet chili sauce, and a zesty coconut lime drizzle. This vibrant dish not only satisfies your taste buds but also serves as a stunning centerpiece for any meal. Perfect for casual dinners or quick weeknight meals, it’s easy to customize with seasonal ingredients, making it a versatile favorite for everyone.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 cup jasmine or basmati rice
- 1 cup assorted vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, carrots, snap peas)
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Cook according to package directions and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix sweet chili sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Marinate chicken in this mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear marinated chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together coconut milk, lime juice, salt, and pepper until slightly thickened (about 5-7 minutes).
- To assemble, place a scoop of rice in each bowl; slice the chicken and arrange it on top with your choice of vegetables.
- Drizzle generously with the coconut lime sauce and finish with chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg