Description
A vibrant and flavorful dish combining grilled sweet chili-glazed chicken with fluffy jasmine rice, topped with a creamy coconut lime drizzle. Perfectly balanced with sweet, spicy, tangy, and creamy notes, this bowl makes a fantastic lunch or dinner that feels like a tropical escape.
Ingredients
1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
½ cup sweet chili sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 cup jasmine rice
1 ½ cups water
½ cup full-fat coconut milk
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon lime zest
¼ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (for garnish)
1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, and onion powder. Add chicken thighs and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
2. Heat grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high. Grill chicken for 6-8 minutes per side until charred and cooked through. Remove and slice.
3. Rinse jasmine rice until water runs clear. In a saucepan, combine rice and water. Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes. Let it sit off-heat for 5 minutes.
4. In a blender, combine coconut milk, lime juice, lime zest, and salt. Blend until smooth. Chill until ready to serve.
5. Assemble bowls by adding jasmine rice, sliced grilled chicken, and drizzling with the coconut lime sauce. Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges.
Notes
Let the chicken rest 5 minutes before slicing to retain juiciness.
Use full-fat coconut milk for best texture and richness in the drizzle.
For extra zest, add a touch of minced garlic to the coconut drizzle.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: chicken bowl, sweet chili, coconut lime, meal prep