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Irresistible Sweet Chili Chicken Bowl with Creamy Coconut Lime Drizzle

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Irresistible Sweet Chili Chicken Bowl with Creamy Coconut Lime Drizzle features tender chicken glazed in sweet chili sauce, layered over fluffy rice and fresh, crunchy vegetables, finished with a tropical coconut lime drizzle. It’s sweet, spicy, creamy, and full of flavor.

Ingredients

  • For the sweet chili chicken:
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/3 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • For the coconut lime drizzle:
  • 1/2 cup canned coconut milk (full fat or light)
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 small garlic clove, grated or minced
  • Pinch of salt
  • For the bowls:
  • 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, jasmine, or coconut)
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup cucumber slices or ribbons
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons green onions or chopped cilantro, for garnish
  • Optional: avocado, shredded cabbage, or edamame

Instructions

  1. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken until browned and cooked through, about 5–6 minutes per side.
  2. Add sweet chili sauce and soy sauce to the chicken. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
  3. While chicken cooks, whisk together coconut milk, lime juice and zest, honey, garlic, and salt until smooth. Chill in the fridge until ready to serve.
  4. Assemble the bowls: layer rice in serving bowls, add shredded carrots, cucumber, and red bell pepper.
  5. Slice the glazed chicken and place on top of the rice and veggies.
  6. Drizzle with coconut lime sauce and garnish with green onions or cilantro. Add optional toppings as desired.

Notes

  • Substitute chicken with shrimp, tofu, or crispy cauliflower for a vegetarian version.
  • Use quinoa or noodles instead of rice for a different base.
  • Add a dash of sriracha or red pepper flakes for extra heat.
  • Store components separately for meal prep to keep veggies fresh.
  • Simmer the coconut lime drizzle to thicken before chilling if desired.

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