Description

This Sweet Chili Chicken Bowl with Coconut Lime Drizzle is a vibrant, healthy meal packed with flavor. Featuring juicy sweet chili chicken, fluffy jasmine rice, crisp vegetables, and a tropical coconut lime drizzle, it’s the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and creamy. Great for lunch or dinner, meal prep friendly, and gluten- and dairy-free.

Ingredients

1 lb chicken thighs

1/3 cup sweet chili sauce

2 cups cooked jasmine rice

1 small cucumber, thinly sliced

1/2 cup pickled carrots

1/2 cup coconut milk

1 tablespoon lime juice

1 teaspoon lime zest

1 clove garlic, finely minced

2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

1. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken until fully cooked and golden brown.

2. Add sweet chili sauce to the skillet and toss to coat the chicken. Let it cook for an additional 2–3 minutes until slightly caramelized.

3. Cook jasmine rice according to package instructions. Fluff and keep warm.

4. In a small bowl, combine coconut milk, lime juice, lime zest, and minced garlic. Whisk until smooth and creamy. Season with a pinch of salt.

5. Assemble each bowl with a base of rice, followed by sweet chili chicken, sliced cucumber, and pickled carrots.

6. Drizzle coconut lime sauce over each bowl and garnish with fresh cilantro and optional lime wedges.

7. Serve warm or store components separately for meal prep.

Notes

This dish is best served fresh, but components can be stored separately and assembled when ready.

For a vegetarian option, swap chicken for tofu or tempeh.

You can double the drizzle and use it for salads or grain bowls throughout the week.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Asian Fusion

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 485
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 410mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 32g
Cholesterol: 105mg