Description
Sweet Chili Chicken Bowl is a vibrant and flavorful dish that effortlessly combines tender chicken, a sweet and spicy sauce, and fresh vegetables over fluffy rice. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, this bowl promises to satisfy your cravings with its delicious harmony of flavors. Easy to prepare and customizable, it’s a meal everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 ½ lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed red and green), sliced
- 4 green onions, chopped
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ½ cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- Cooked rice or quinoa for serving
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with a splash of cooking oil. Add chicken; season with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and sauté for about one minute until fragrant.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, lime juice, and sesame oil.
- Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken. Stir well to coat evenly and simmer for another few minutes.
- Add sliced bell peppers and chopped green onions to the skillet. Sauté briefly for about two minutes until slightly tender.
- Serve in bowls over steamed rice or quinoa, drizzled with additional sweet chili sauce if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - For added crunch, top with toasted sesame seeds or crushed peanuts. - You can substitute chicken with tofu or shrimp for dietary preferences. - Adjust the spice level by modifying the amount of sweet chili sauce used.