Description
Sweet Chili Chicken Bowl with Coconut Lime Drizzle is a healthy, flavor-packed dinner that tastes like takeout—only better.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or chicken breasts)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce (use gluten-free if needed)
- Juice and zest of 1 lime
- 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 3 cups cooked jasmine rice
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Optional bowl add-ins: shredded carrots, cucumber slices, red cabbage, bell pepper, snap peas
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together coconut milk, lime juice, and lime zest until smooth. Set aside (or refrigerate if making ahead).
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook 5–7 minutes per side until cooked through and golden. Add minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour sweet chili sauce over the chicken and turn to coat. Simmer 2–3 minutes, stirring, until the sauce thickens slightly and becomes sticky. Remove from heat and rest 3 minutes, then slice.
- Cook jasmine rice per package directions if not already cooked. Fluff with a fork.
- Divide rice among 4 bowls. Top with sliced sweet chili chicken and your favorite crunchy veggies.
- Drizzle with coconut-lime sauce and garnish with chopped cilantro. Add sesame seeds or extra lime wedges if you like.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
