Description
Sweet Chili Chicken Bowl with Coconut Lime Drizzle is a vibrant, tropical dish that brings the flavors of summer to your dining table. This easy recipe features tender chicken coated in a sticky sweet chili sauce, complemented by a zesty coconut lime drizzle. It’s perfect for casual gatherings or cozy family dinners, promising a delightful experience that keeps everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1 cup bell peppers (sliced)
- 1 cup carrots (julienned)
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and cook rice or quinoa as per package instructions.
- In a bowl, mix sweet chili sauce, lime juice, and minced garlic to create the marinade. Coat chicken pieces and let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté marinated chicken until browned and cooked through (about 7-10 minutes).
- In a small saucepan, combine coconut milk with leftover marinade; simmer until thickened.
- Assemble bowls with rice/quinoa base, sautéed chicken, fresh veggies, and drizzle with coconut lime sauce. Garnish with cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg