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Sweet Chili Chicken Bowl

Sweet Chili Chicken Bowl Bursting with Coconut Lime Bliss

This Sweet Chili Chicken Bowl is a vibrant, flavorful meal perfect for busy weeknights, customizable with shrimp or tofu and topped with a creamy coconut lime drizzle.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • to taste pinch black pepper
For the Coconut Lime Drizzle
  • 1 cup coconut milk full-fat preferred
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • to taste pinch salt
For the Bowl
  • 2 cups quinoa or rice
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup shredded red cabbage
  • 1 cup chopped cucumber
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 cup chopped peanuts optional
  • 4 wedge lime for serving

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth. Cut the boneless, skinless chicken breasts into cubes and add them to the marinade, tossing to coat evenly. Cover the bowl and let it marinate for at least 15 minutes at room temperature, or refrigerate for up to 24 hours for deeper flavor.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated chicken cubes to the skillet in a single layer, ensuring they are not overcrowded. Cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through, golden brown, and the edges are slightly caramelized.
  3. While the chicken cooks, create the creamy coconut lime drizzle. In a small bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, fresh lime juice, honey, and a pinch of salt until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  4. Prepare four serving bowls by dividing your cooked quinoa or rice as a hearty base. Layer the bowls with shredded carrots, red cabbage, chopped cucumber, and fresh cilantro.
  5. Spoon the cooked chicken evenly over each bowl's vegetable and grain layers. Drizzle the creamy coconut lime sauce liberally over the chicken.
  6. For an added crunch, sprinkle chopped peanuts over each bowl if desired. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For the best flavor, marinate the chicken overnight. Adjust cooking time if substituting chicken with shrimp or tofu.

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