Description
This Chili Chicken Bowl with Coconut Lime Drizzle is a vibrant, flavor-packed meal that balances the heat of chili-seasoned chicken with the cool, creamy freshness of coconut and lime. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping, this dish delivers a burst of tropical zest in every bite.
Ingredients
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp olive oil
2 cups cooked jasmine rice
1 cup black beans rinsed and drained
1 cup corn kernels
1 cup diced tomatoes
1 avocado sliced
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 can coconut milk
2 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
1. Season the chicken breasts with chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and salt.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, then cook the chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until fully cooked. Slice and set aside.
3. In a saucepan, combine coconut milk, lime juice, and honey. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened, then stir in cilantro.
4. In serving bowls, layer rice, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, avocado, and shredded lettuce.
5. Top with sliced chili chicken.
6. Drizzle generously with the coconut lime sauce and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra spice, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the chicken seasoning.
Use brown rice or quinoa for a higher-fiber alternative.
Prepare the sauce ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chili chicken bowl, coconut lime drizzle, healthy dinner, spicy chicken, rice bowl