Sweet Chili Chicken Bowl with Coconut Lime Drizzle
Sweet Chili Chicken Bowl with Coconut Lime Drizzle is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that combines sweet, savory, and tangy elements for an unforgettable meal. Tender chicken thighs are marinated in a sticky sweet chili sauce and served over fluffy jasmine rice, topped with fresh vegetables and drizzled with a creamy coconut lime sauce. This dish is not only quick to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights, but it also offers customizable options to suit any palate. Whether you’re entertaining guests or enjoying a cozy night in, this bowl promises to impress with its delightful blend of tropical flavors and satisfying textures.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 cup diced fresh tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions or chives
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken thighs with sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, olive oil, salt, and pepper for at least 20 minutes.
- Rinse jasmine rice under cold water and cook according to package instructions.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the marinated chicken for 4–5 minutes on each side until caramelized.
- Whisk together coconut milk and lime juice in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Assemble your bowls by layering the cooked rice, sliced chicken, diced tomatoes, and green onions; finish with the coconut lime drizzle.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 450g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 105mg