Description
Sweet Chili Chicken Bowl is an easy-to-make, flavorful dish that perfectly balances sweet and spicy notes. Tender chicken breasts are coated in a glossy sweet chili sauce, complemented by vibrant bell peppers and aromatic garlic. This bowl is not only a feast for the eyes but also a crowd-pleaser at family dinners or gatherings with friends. Quick to prepare and customizable with seasonal veggies, this recipe is perfect for home cooks of all skill levels.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 cups bell peppers, chopped (any color)
- 4 green onions, sliced
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and chop bell peppers into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken breasts until golden brown on both sides (about 5-6 minutes per side).
- Add minced garlic and bell peppers to the skillet; cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the sweet chili sauce and soy sauce; stir to coat chicken evenly.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Serve over freshly cooked rice or quinoa, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 bowl (400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 78g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg