Description
Sweet Chili Chicken Bowl with Coconut Lime Drizzle is a delightful fusion of flavors that brings an exotic twist to your dinner table. This dish features succulent grilled chicken thighs marinated in a sweet and spicy chili sauce, served over fluffy jasmine rice, and drizzled with a creamy coconut lime sauce. It’s perfect for busy weeknights or leisurely weekend dinners, offering both ease of preparation and impressive presentation. The versatility of this bowl allows you to customize it with your favorite veggies or proteins, making it suitable for everyone at the table. Whip up this satisfying meal in just 30 minutes, and enjoy a vibrant culinary experience that will leave your taste buds dancing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1/3 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
Instructions
- Marinate chicken: In a medium bowl, whisk together sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and lime juice. Add chicken and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook chicken: Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until caramelized and cooked through. Let rest before slicing.
- Prepare drizzle: In a small saucepan, combine coconut milk, honey, and lime juice. Simmer over low heat for about 5–7 minutes until thickened.
- Cook rice: Prepare jasmine rice according to package instructions.
- Assemble bowls: Serve slices of chicken over the rice, drizzle with coconut sauce, and garnish as desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg