Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this Sweet Chili Chicken Bowl, topped with a creamy Coconut Lime Drizzle. Tender chicken is glazed in a luscious sweet chili sauce, balanced with zesty lime and rich coconut milk. This dish not only bursts with tropical goodness but is also quick to prepare, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings. Serve it over fluffy rice or quinoa for a delightful meal that’ll leave your taste buds dancing!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (bell peppers, broccoli) (optional)
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
Instructions
- Gather and prep all ingredients; chop chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, combine chicken pieces with sweet chili sauce and soy sauce; marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook marinated chicken for about 6-8 minutes until golden brown, flipping halfway through.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger; stir-fry for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Mix coconut milk and lime juice in a separate bowl; drizzle over the cooked chicken.
- Serve over rice or quinoa and garnish with chopped cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg