Description
Sweet Chili Chicken Bowl with Coconut Lime Drizzle is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that combines tender chicken glazed in a sweet and spicy sauce, fluffy rice, and a refreshing coconut lime drizzle. Perfect for casual dinners or entertaining friends, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also visually stunning, making it an unforgettable culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- ½ cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 cups jasmine or basmati rice
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the rice according to package instructions, rinsing thoroughly before cooking.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, minced garlic, and brown sugar. Add chicken and marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken breasts until golden brown (5-7 minutes per side).
- In a separate bowl, whisk together coconut milk and lime juice to create the drizzle.
- Serve rice topped with sliced chicken, drizzle with coconut lime sauce, and garnish with cilantro.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added flavor, marinate the chicken overnight. Substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu for different variations. Enhance the dish by adding vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas.