Description
Craving a dish that’s bursting with bold flavors and ready to impress? The Sweet Chili Chicken Bowl with Coconut Lime Drizzle is the ultimate crowd-pleaser! This quick and easy recipe combines juicy, flame-grilled chicken, sweet and spicy sauces, and a luxuriously creamy coconut-lime drizzle over a bed of fragrant jasmine rice. Whether you’re looking for quick breakfast ideas, easy dinner solutions, or fresh new food ideas, this healthy snack-turned-meal is the perfect answer. Every bite delivers a mouthwatering mix of tender chicken, tropical zing, and just the right amount of heat, making it one of the best easy recipes for any day of the week. Get ready to bring restaurant-quality flavor straight to your table!
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into strips
½ cup sweet chili sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon black pepper
Skewers (optional)
For the Coconut Lime Drizzle:
½ cup coconut milk (full-fat)
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Pinch of salt
For Assembly:
2 cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice
Fresh lime wedges
Fresh cilantro, chopped
Extra sweet chili sauce for drizzling
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl, mix sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, honey, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper. Toss the chicken strips in the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the Coconut Lime Drizzle: In a small bowl, whisk together coconut milk, lime juice, honey, mayonnaise, red pepper flakes, and a pinch of salt. Chill until ready to serve.
- Grill the Chicken: Preheat your grill or pan over medium-high heat. Thread chicken onto skewers if using. Grill 4–5 minutes per side, until charred and cooked through.
- Assemble the Bowls: Fill bowls with cooked rice, top with grilled chicken, drizzle generously with coconut lime sauce, and sprinkle with chopped cilantro. Add lime wedges and extra sweet chili sauce.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately while everything is hot and flavorful!