Description
Indulge your taste buds with this delightful Sweet Chili Chicken Bowl, featuring tender chicken breasts glazed in a luscious sweet chili sauce, paired with colorful sautéed vegetables and fluffy rice. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy dinners, offering a balance of flavors and textures that will leave everyone craving more. Easy to make and customizable, it’s a quick way to enjoy a taste of tropical paradise at home!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup fresh bell peppers (sliced)
- 1 cup carrots (thinly sliced)
- ½ cup green onions (sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ cup sweet chili sauce
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 cups cooked rice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add oil and sauté bell peppers and carrots until tender-crisp (5-7 minutes); set aside.
- In the same skillet, cook the seasoned chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Mix sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, and minced garlic in a bowl; pour over the chicken in the skillet and simmer on low until slightly thickened.
- Serve by layering rice in bowls, topped with sautéed vegetables and sliced chicken. Drizzle with remaining sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: - Marinate the chicken for added flavor. - Customize veggies based on personal preferences or seasonal availability. - Garnish with fresh herbs or nuts for extra crunch.