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Flavorful Sweet Chili Chicken Bowl Recipe with Easy Coconut Lime Drizzle

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550
A vibrant and easy-to-make chicken bowl featuring sweet chili sauce, coconut lime drizzle, and fresh veggies for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 0.5 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 0.33 cup full-fat canned coconut milk
  • 1 large lime (zest and juice)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1.5 cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice ((about ¾ cup dry, 150g))
  • 2 cups mixed veggies (bell peppers, snap peas, shredded carrots, or preferred)
  • 0.5 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • to taste Salt and freshly cracked pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions 

  • Cook the rice: rinse dry rice, combine with water, boil, simmer for 15 mins, then fluff.
  • Pat chicken dry, season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat 1 tbsp olive oil, cook chicken 5 mins per side until golden and cooked through, then slice into strips.
  • In the same skillet, heat remaining oil, sauté veggies and garlic for 5 mins until tender-crisp, season with salt and pepper.
  • Whisk coconut milk, lime juice and zest, and a pinch of salt to make the coconut lime drizzle.
  • Assemble bowls: place rice, top with veggies and chicken, drizzle with coconut lime sauce, and garnish with cilantro.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in some sweet chili sauce before cooking.
Calories: 550kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: bowl, Chicken, Coconut, sweet chili