Description
This Sweet Chili Chicken Bowl with Coconut Lime Drizzle is a crave-worthy combo of heat, sweetness, and citrusy creaminess. Perfectly grilled chicken glazed in a sticky chili sauce meets fluffy jasmine rice and a tropical-inspired drizzle that takes it all over the top. It’s a weeknight dinner you’ll want on repeat.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
1/3 cup sweet chili sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 cup coconut milk
1 tablespoon honey
2 cups cooked jasmine rice
1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
1 lime cut into wedges
1/4 teaspoon chili flakes optional
Instructions
1. In a medium bowl, whisk together sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and lime juice. Add chicken and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours in the fridge.
2. Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until caramelized and cooked through. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
3. In a small saucepan, combine coconut milk, honey, and lime juice. Simmer over low heat for 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
4. Cook jasmine rice according to package instructions and fluff with a fork.
5. Assemble bowls: add rice, top with chicken, drizzle coconut sauce, garnish with cilantro, lime wedges, and chili flakes if using. Serve warm.
Notes
Swap chicken for tofu or cauliflower for a vegetarian twist—use the same marinade and method.
To avoid overcooking chicken breasts, pound them to even thickness before grilling.
Store drizzle separately and add fresh after reheating to maintain creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling or Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: Sweet Chili Chicken, Coconut Lime Drizzle, Chicken Bowl