Sweet Chili Chicken Bowl (Printable)
Flavor-packed chicken bowl with sweet chili glaze, fresh vegetables, and a zesty coconut lime drizzle.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 1¼ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
02 - ½ tsp salt
03 - ¼ tsp black pepper
04 - 1 tbsp cornstarch
05 - 1 tbsp vegetable oil
→ Sweet Chili Sauce
06 - ½ cup sweet chili sauce
07 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
08 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
09 - 1 tbsp honey
10 - 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
11 - 1 clove garlic, minced
→ Coconut Lime Drizzle
12 - ½ cup full-fat canned coconut milk
13 - 1 tbsp lime juice
14 - 1 tsp lime zest
15 - 1 tsp honey
16 - Pinch of salt
→ Bowl Base & Toppings
17 - 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
18 - 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
19 - 1 cup julienned carrots
20 - 1 cup sliced cucumber
21 - ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
22 - 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
23 - 1 lime, cut into wedges
# How To Make:
01 - Pat chicken dry and cut into bite-sized pieces. Season thoroughly with salt and pepper, then toss with cornstarch until evenly coated.
02 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer and cook for 5–7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through, turning once halfway. Remove from skillet and set aside.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, ginger, and garlic until smooth and well combined.
04 - Return cooked chicken to the skillet. Pour sauce mixture over chicken and toss to coat evenly. Cook for 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens and creates a glossy glaze. Remove from heat.
05 - In a separate bowl, whisk together coconut milk, lime juice, lime zest, honey, and salt until completely smooth and creamy.
06 - Divide cooked jasmine rice evenly among four bowls. Arrange sweet chili chicken, shredded cabbage, carrots, and cucumber on top of the rice.
07 - Drizzle generously with coconut lime sauce. Garnish with chopped cilantro and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately with fresh lime wedges on the side.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The sweet and spicy glaze creates this incredible sticky coating that makes every bite feel like a tiny celebration
- You get that takeout restaurant flavor but with way fresher ingredients and barely any prep work
02 -
- Crowding the pan while searing the chicken will steam it instead of giving you that gorgeous golden crust
- The sauce thickens fast once it hits the hot pan, so have everything ready before you add it
03 -
- If the glaze gets too thick, splash in a teaspoon of water to loosen it back up
- Toasting your sesame seeds in a dry pan for two minutes deepens their nutty flavor