Sweet Chili Chicken Bowl with Coconut Lime Drizzle
Sweet Chili Chicken Bowl with Coconut Lime Drizzle is a delightful and healthy dinner option that brings the flavors of takeout straight to your kitchen. This vibrant dish features tender, char-grilled chicken thighs glazed in sweet chili sauce, served over fluffy jasmine rice, and topped with a cool coconut lime drizzle. Perfect for busy weeknights or satisfying lunch cravings, this bowl delivers a delicious balance of sweet, spicy, and creamy flavors in every bite.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce (plus extra for drizzle)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- Juice of 1 lime (plus extra wedges for garnish)
- 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1 tsp chili sauce or sriracha (optional)
- 3 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Crushed red pepper (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and lime juice. Marinate chicken in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- In another bowl, mix coconut milk with lime juice and a spoonful of sweet chili sauce; chill until ready.
- Heat olive oil in a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until caramelized and fully cooked. Let rest before slicing.
- To serve, layer jasmine rice in bowls; top with sliced chicken and drizzle with coconut lime sauce.
- Garnish each bowl with cilantro, green onions, crushed red pepper, and lime wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 140mg