Sweet Chili Chicken Rice Bowls: Indulgent Comfort with a Kick
A delicious and comforting dish combining sweet chili flavors with tender chicken thighs served over rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 pound chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 2 green onions sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger.
- Add chicken thighs and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the marinated chicken thighs in a skillet over medium heat until cooked through.
- Serve the chicken over the cooked rice and drizzle with remaining sauce.
- Garnish with green onions, cilantro, and lime juice.
Notes
- For added heat, sprinkle with red pepper flakes.
- Feel free to add vegetables such as bell peppers or broccoli.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg