Description
This Chili Chicken Bowl with Coconut Lime Drizzle is a vibrant, healthy meal that blends spicy chicken, fluffy rice, and fresh toppings with a creamy tropical sauce. It’s perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep. Keywords: chili chicken bowl, coconut lime drizzle, spicy chicken rice bowl, healthy chicken bowl recipe.
Ingredients
1 lb chicken thighs
1 ½ tsp chili powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
2 cups cooked rice
1 cup black beans
1 cup corn kernels
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ small red onion, diced
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tbsp lime juice
½ cup coconut milk
2 tbsp Greek yogurt
1 tsp maple syrup
Instructions
1. Season chicken thighs with chili powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes per side. Let rest, then slice.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together coconut milk, lime juice, Greek yogurt, and maple syrup. Adjust taste if needed.
4. Divide rice into bowls. Top with sliced chicken, black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
5. Drizzle coconut lime sauce generously over the bowls.
6. Garnish with fresh cilantro and a final squeeze of lime just before serving.
Notes
Make sure your chicken is fully cooked before slicing.
For more heat, add a dash of cayenne or hot sauce to the drizzle.
This recipe works great with leftover grilled chicken as well.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 105mg