Description
Sweet Chili Chicken Bowl with Coconut Lime Drizzle is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that transports your taste buds to a tropical paradise. Featuring succulent chicken coated in a sweet and spicy glaze, this bowl is topped with a refreshing coconut-lime drizzle. Perfect for gatherings or weeknight dinners, it promises smiles and satisfied appetites at every table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 cup rice (white or brown)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse rice under cold water and cook as per package instructions.
- In a bowl, mix sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, garlic, and lime juice. Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the marinated chicken for about 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Pour coconut milk into the skillet and simmer on medium-low until the chicken is cooked through (10-15 minutes).
- Combine remaining coconut milk with lime juice and salt in a small bowl.
- Fluff rice in bowls, top with sliced chicken and drizzle. Garnish with cilantro and green onions.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing, Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For added crunch and color, consider incorporating seasonal vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas into your dish. For maximum flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.