Description
Experience a burst of flavor with this Sweet Chili Chicken Bowl topped with zesty coconut. This dish combines tender chicken, sweet chili sauce, and crunchy coconut for a tropical twist. Perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings, it’s a vibrant meal that’s both satisfying and visually appealing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (mixed colors)
- 2 green onions, sliced thinly
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa (for serving)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince garlic and ginger.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown for about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and ginger; cook for 1 minute. Pour in sweet chili sauce and simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Add bell peppers and cook until tender yet vibrant for about 3-4 minutes.
- Layer rice or quinoa in bowls, top with the chicken mixture, sprinkle with toasted coconut flakes, green onions, and serve with lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 575
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 110mg