Sweet Chili Chicken Bowl with Coconut Lime Drizzle
A vibrant and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken coated in sweet chili sauce, served over jasmine rice with mixed vegetables and a refreshing coconut lime drizzle.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 cups jasmine rice
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (bell peppers, carrots, broccoli)
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1 lime (juice and zest)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the jasmine rice according to package instructions. Fluff and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add the chicken breast and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Pour in the sweet chili sauce when chicken is nearly cooked, stirring until fully glazed, around 3-5 minutes.
- Steam or sauté the mixed vegetables until tender yet vibrant in color.
- For the drizzle, mix together coconut milk, lime juice, and lime zest in a small bowl until well combined.
- Assemble your bowl with jasmine rice, sweet chili chicken, mixed vegetables, and drizzle with the coconut lime sauce. Enjoy!
Notes
Swap chicken for tofu or shrimp for a different protein option. Use frozen vegetables; add a few extra minutes to the cooking time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg