Description
Sweet Chili Chicken Bowl with Coconut Lime Drizzle combines tender, spicy-sweet chicken over a bed of fluffy rice and fresh veggies, topped with a creamy, zesty coconut lime sauce. This vibrant bowl is a perfect balance of flavors and textures for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice
- 1 cup shredded cabbage or mixed greens
- 1 cup sliced cucumber
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- For the Coconut Lime Drizzle:
- 1/2 cup canned coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- Pinch of salt
- Optional garnish: sliced green onions, sesame seeds, lime wedges
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the chicken pieces with sweet chili sauce and soy sauce; marinate for 10-15 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together coconut milk, lime juice, honey, and salt to make the coconut lime drizzle.
- Assemble the bowls by dividing cooked rice among serving bowls.
- Top rice with cooked chicken, shredded cabbage, cucumber slices, carrots, and fresh cilantro.
- Drizzle the coconut lime sauce over each bowl.
- Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and lime wedges if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra crunch, add chopped peanuts or cashews.
- Swap rice for cauliflower rice for a low-carb version.
- The coconut lime drizzle can be prepared ahead and stored in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: sweet chili chicken bowl, coconut lime sauce, Asian fusion bowl, healthy chicken bowl, quick dinner bowl