Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the Sweet Chili Chicken Bowl with Coconut Lime Drizzle—a delightful fusion of sweet, spicy, and zesty notes that come together in a quick and easy meal. This dish features juicy grilled chicken coated in a sticky sweet chili sauce, served over fluffy jasmine rice and topped with a creamy coconut lime drizzle. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, it offers an impressive yet simple way to enjoy satisfying comfort food that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1/3 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1 lime cut into wedges
- 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes optional
Instructions
- Marinate chicken: In a medium bowl, mix sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, and lime juice. Coat the chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook chicken: Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the marinated chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until caramelized and fully cooked. Let rest before slicing.
- Make drizzle: In a small saucepan, simmer coconut milk and honey for 5–7 minutes until thickened.
- Prepare rice: Cook jasmine rice according to package instructions.
- Assemble bowls: Serve rice topped with sliced chicken and drizzle generously with coconut sauce. Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg