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Sweet Chili Chicken Bowl with Coconut Lime Drizzle

A vibrant and flavorful bowl featuring sticky, caramelized sweet chili chicken served over fluffy rice, finished with a bright and creamy coconut lime sauce.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian-Fusion
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

Sweet Chili Chicken
  • 1.5 lbs chicken breasts boneless, skinless, sliced
  • 0.5 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce low-sodium
  • 1 tbsp Sriracha optional
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for pan-frying
Coconut Lime Drizzle
  • 0.5 cup canned coconut milk full-fat, shaken
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tsp lime zest
  • 1 tbsp mayonnaise or plain Greek yogurt
Bowl Assembly
  • 3 cups cooked white rice jasmine or basmati
  • 1 cup lettuce chopped
  • 0.5 cup shredded carrots
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 lime cut into wedges

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, whisk together sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, Sriracha, minced garlic, and ginger. Reserve 3 tablespoons of this marinade in a small bowl.
  2. Add the sliced chicken to the large bowl of marinade, tossing to coat. Let marinate for at least 20 minutes.
  3. Prepare the drizzle by whisking together the coconut milk, lime juice, lime zest, and mayonnaise until smooth. Refrigerate until needed.
  4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces in a single layer and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until charred and cooked through.
  5. Reduce heat to low, pour the reserved 3 tablespoons of marinade over the chicken, and toss until a sticky, thick glaze forms. Remove from heat.
  6. Assemble the bowls by dividing the rice, topping with the sticky chicken, adding lettuce and carrots on the side.
  7. Generously drizzle the coconut lime sauce over the bowl, garnish with fresh cilantro, and serve with lime wedges.

Notes

Store the components separately for meal prep so the drizzle stays cold and the chicken can be reheated easily.