Description
Tender chicken coated in a sweet chili glaze served over rice and fresh veggies, topped with a creamy coconut lime sauce for a burst of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts or thighs, boneless and skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- 2 cloves garlic, freshly minced
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 cup coconut milk, full-fat
- 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 cup fresh vegetables (bell peppers, cucumbers, shredded carrots, edamame)
- 2 tablespoons green onions or cilantro, chopped
- Optional toppings: sesame seeds, crushed peanuts, extra sweet chili sauce
Instructions
- Cook your rice or quinoa according to package instructions. Set aside and keep warm.
- In a small saucepan, combine coconut milk, lime juice, lime zest, honey, and salt. Whisk over low heat for 2-3 minutes until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool.
- In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with cornstarch until coated. In another bowl, mix sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, garlic, and honey.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add a drizzle of oil, then cook the chicken until browned and cooked through (about 6-8 minutes). Reduce heat to medium, pour the sauce over the chicken, and let it simmer until thickened and sticky.
- Divide the rice into serving bowls. Add the sweet chili chicken, fresh veggies, and drizzle generously with the coconut lime sauce.
- Top with green onions, cilantro, sesame seeds, or crushed peanuts for extra flavor and texture. Serve immediately.
Notes
[‘Don’t skip the cornstarch—it’s the secret to getting that perfect sticky glaze on the chicken.’, ‘Adjust spice levels by using a milder sweet chili sauce or adding more honey.’, ‘Add fresh vegetables just before serving to keep them crisp and crunchy.’, ‘Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor.’, ‘Keep an eye on the sauce as it thickens quickly while simmering.’]
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 25
Keywords: sweet chili chicken, coconut lime sauce, chicken bowl, healthy dinner, quick recipe, easy dinner, gluten-free, customizable recipe