Description
This Sweet Chili Chicken Bowl with Coconut Lime Drizzle is a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines tender grilled chicken with a creamy coconut lime sauce, served over fragrant jasmine or basmati rice. Topped with fresh cilantro and optional crunchy veggies, it’s a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Marinated Chicken:
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1/3 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)
Coconut Lime Drizzle:
- 1/2 cup canned coconut milk (full fat)
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 1 tbsp sriracha or chili garlic sauce
- Pinch of salt
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges
- Optional toppings: sliced cucumber, shredded carrots, green onion, avocado
Instructions
- Marinate Chicken: In a bowl, whisk together sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, lime juice, and chili flakes. Add chicken, coat well, and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare Coconut Lime Drizzle: In a separate bowl, combine coconut milk, mayo, lime juice, zest, sriracha, and salt to make the drizzle. Chill until ready to serve.
- Grill Chicken: Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high. Oil lightly, then grill chicken for 5–7 minutes per side until cooked through and slightly charred. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
- Cook Rice: Cook rice according to package instructions and fluff with a fork. Divide into serving bowls.
- Assemble Bowls: Top rice with sliced grilled chicken. Drizzle with coconut lime sauce.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with chopped cilantro, lime wedges, and optional toppings. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- You can customize this bowl with your favorite toppings like avocado, sliced cucumber, shredded carrots, or green onions.
- Adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or less chili flakes and sriracha to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: Sweet Chili Chicken Bowl, Coconut Lime Chicken, Grilled Chicken Bowl, Asian Chicken Recipe
