Description
Indulge your taste buds with the Sweet Chili Chicken Bowl with Coconut Lime Drizzle, a vibrant dish that effortlessly combines sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors. This delightful meal features succulent grilled chicken marinated in a zesty sweet chili sauce and is topped with a creamy coconut lime drizzle that adds a refreshing finish. Perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests, this easy-to-make bowl is both satisfying and customizable to suit your preferences. Whether served over fluffy jasmine rice or with your favorite vegetables, this dish will become a go-to recipe for any occasion.
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
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and lime juice. Add chicken to coat and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat and cook the marinated chicken for 5–6 minutes on each side until fully cooked. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- In a small saucepan, combine coconut milk, honey, and lime juice. Simmer on low heat for about 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Prepare jasmine rice according to package instructions and fluff with a fork.
- Assemble the bowls by layering rice, sliced chicken, coconut drizzle, cilantro, lime wedges, and optional toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg