Sweet Chili Chicken Bowl
A flavorful and colorful bowl featuring tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a sweet chili glaze, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Protein
- 1.5 lbs Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 1 tbsp Cornstarch
- 2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1/2 cup Sweet Chili Sauce (store-bought)
- 2 tbsp Soy Sauce (low sodium preferred)
- 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar
- 1 tbsp Honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp Fresh Ginger (grated)
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp Water
Grains & Vegetables
- 1.5 cups Jasmine Rice (uncooked)
- 2 cups Water for cooking rice
- 1 cup Cucumber (diced)
- 1 cup Carrots (shredded or julienned)
- 1 cup Edamame (shelled, cooked, and cooled)
- 1/2 cup Green Onions (sliced, for garnish)
- 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook jasmine rice with water according to package instructions.
- In a bowl, toss chicken with cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Sauté in olive oil until cooked through.
- Mix sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, ginger, garlic, and water to make the sauce. Add cooked chicken and toss to coat.
- Prepare vegetables: dice cucumber, shred carrots, and cook edamame. Slice green onions.
- Assemble bowls with rice, chicken, and vegetables. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in some of the sauce before cooking.