Sweet Chili Chicken Bowl
Sweet Chili Chicken Bowl is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that perfectly balances sweet and spicy notes. Featuring tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and a delicious sweet chili sauce, this bowl transforms any weeknight dinner into a delightful culinary experience. Whether you’re impressing guests or treating yourself, it’s easy to prepare and customizable to suit your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3-4)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (assorted colors)
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tsp olive oil (for sautéing)
- Cooked rice or quinoa for serving
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and dice the bell peppers.
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Add chicken and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Sauté vegetables: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add bell peppers and broccoli; sauté for about 5 minutes until slightly tender.
- Cook the chicken: Push veggies aside in the skillet and add marinated chicken. Cook until golden brown and cooked through (about 6-8 minutes).
- Combine everything: Mix the chicken with the vegetables in the skillet.
- Serve: Transfer to bowls over rice or quinoa, drizzle with remaining sauce, and garnish with cilantro if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 400g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For added crunch, top with crushed peanuts or sesame seeds. Swap chicken for tofu or shrimp for different protein options. Adjust red pepper flakes based on your heat preference.