Description
Flavor-Packed Sweet Chili Chicken Bowl Topped with Zesty Coconut is a delightful dish that brings an explosion of flavors and textures to your table. Tender chicken bathed in a sticky sweet chili sauce is served over fluffy rice, complemented by vibrant veggies and topped with crunchy coconut flakes. Perfect for casual dinners or special gatherings, this recipe will transport your taste buds straight to flavor town.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, carrots, snap peas)
- 1/2 cup toasted coconut flakes
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add oil and sauté the chicken for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic and sweet chili sauce; simmer for another 3-4 minutes until fully cooked.
- Layer cooked rice in bowls, top with sautéed chicken and mixed vegetables.
- Finish with toasted coconut flakes and a squeeze of lime juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 500g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 74g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg