Description
Sweet Chili Chicken Bowl with succulent chicken, vibrant veggies, and tangy sweet chili sauce. Quick, comforting, and crowd-pleasing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ pounds (680g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon (15g) fresh ginger, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ⅓ cup (80ml) sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon (15g) brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) sesame oil
- 3 cups (570g) cooked jasmine rice
- 2 cups (200g) broccoli florets, blanched
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon (9g) sesame seeds
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Sauce In a small bowl, whisk together the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and sesame oil until the sugar dissolves completely. This balanced combination creates the signature flavor for your Sweet Chili Chicken Bowl. Set aside while you prepare the chicken.
- Step 2: Cook the Chicken Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels – this ensures better browning. Season generously with salt and pepper. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken pieces in a single layer, being careful not to overcrowd the pan (work in batches if needed). Let them cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes until golden brown on the bottom. Flip and continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes until nearly cooked through.
- Step 3: Add Aromatics Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the pan with the chicken. Stir continuously for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn these delicate aromatics. The sizzling sound and aromatic scent signal you’re building the flavor foundation for your Sweet Chili Chicken Bowl.
- Step 4: Glaze the Chicken Pour the prepared sweet chili sauce mixture over the chicken and stir to coat evenly. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and creates a glossy glaze that coats the chicken pieces. You’ll know it’s ready when the sauce clings to your spoon and the chicken is fully cooked through.
- Step 5: Assemble Your Bowls Divide the cooked jasmine rice among serving bowls. Arrange the blanched broccoli, sliced bell pepper, and julienned carrot around the rice. Spoon the glazed Sweet Chili Chicken over the rice in the center of each bowl. The presentation creates a colorful, appetizing display that highlights each component.
- Step 6: Garnish and Serve Sprinkle the assembl…
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420 calories per serving
- Sugar: 12 grams
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 18 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 38 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 26 grams
- Cholesterol: 90 mg