Description
Bright, bold, and irresistibly satisfying, this Sweet Chili Chicken Bowl with Coconut Lime Drizzle combines juicy, caramelized chicken with fluffy jasmine rice, topped with a creamy coconut-lime sauce that bursts with tropical flavor. It’s the perfect quick dinner idea, a healthy lunch option, and a dish that balances sweet, spicy, tangy, and savory notes beautifully. Whether you’re meal prepping for the week or looking for an easy recipe to impress, this bowl is a winner in both taste and presentation. Keywords: quick dinner, healthy lunch, easy recipe, food ideas, chicken recipe, sweet chili chicken, coconut lime sauce, weeknight dinner, tropical flavors.
Ingredients
500 g boneless skinless chicken thighs
120 ml sweet chili sauce
30 ml soy sauce
3 cloves garlic minced
2 limes juiced (divided)
120 ml coconut milk (full-fat)
30 g fresh cilantro chopped
300 g jasmine rice
15 ml olive oil
2 g salt
1 g black pepper
Instructions
1. Marinate the chicken thighs in sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, minced garlic, and juice from 1 lime for at least 30 minutes.
2. Cook the jasmine rice until fluffy and fragrant, then keep warm.
3. Heat a grill pan or skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked.
4. In a small bowl, whisk coconut milk, juice from the remaining lime, and a pinch of salt to make the drizzle. Thin with water if needed.
5. Slice chicken into strips and serve over rice.
6. Drizzle generously with the coconut lime sauce.
7. Top with cilantro and lime wedges.
Notes
Marinate longer (up to 2 hours) for deeper flavor.
Use full-fat coconut milk for the best creamy texture.
Don’t skip the fresh lime at serving—it brightens the whole dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grill/Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 13
- Sodium: 890
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 52
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 34
- Cholesterol: 125
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