Description
Indulge in a culinary delight with the Sweet Chili Chicken Bowl featuring a zesty coconut lime drizzle. This vibrant dish combines tender chicken marinated in sweet chili sauce, crisp vegetables, and a creamy drizzle that harmonizes every flavor beautifully. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this bowl is packed with nutrition and taste, ensuring it will become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 lb)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- Juice of 2 limes
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Slice chicken into bite-sized pieces and chop vegetables.
- Marinate chicken: In a bowl, mix soy sauce and sweet chili sauce. Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook chicken: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Make coconut lime drizzle: In a saucepan over low heat, combine coconut milk and lime juice. Simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Assemble the bowl: Layer rice or quinoa at the bottom of serving bowls. Top with cooked chicken, vegetables, and drizzle with the coconut lime mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added crunch, consider garnishing with sliced avocado or pickled red onions. To make this recipe vegetarian, substitute chicken with tofu or tempeh marinated in the same sauces.