Description
Looking for a quick dinner idea that’s full of flavor and easy to prep? This Easy Sweet Chili Chicken Bowl is your answer. It features juicy grilled chicken glazed in sweet chili sauce, creamy chili drizzle, and fresh herbs all served over fluffy jasmine rice. Ideal for meal prep, quick weeknight dinners, or healthy snack bowls, this vibrant, protein-packed dish brings a spicy-sweet punch that’s incredibly satisfying. Whether you’re craving an easy recipe or fresh food ideas, this bowl hits all the right notes.
Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
0.5 lime juiced
0.25 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
1 teaspoon sriracha
1 teaspoon lime juice
2 cups cooked jasmine rice
Fresh chopped cilantro
Lime wedges
Extra sweet chili sauce (optional)
Instructions
1. In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, honey, sesame oil, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, and lime juice. Add chicken and toss well. Marinate for at least 15–30 minutes.
2. Cook jasmine rice according to package instructions. Fluff and set aside.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together mayo or Greek yogurt, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and lime juice until smooth. Set aside.
4. Heat a grill pan or cast iron skillet over medium-high. Grease lightly. Cook chicken 5–6 minutes per side until fully cooked and charred. Rest for 5 minutes.
5. Slice the rested chicken. Assemble bowls with rice on the bottom, then chicken slices.
6. Drizzle with creamy chili sauce and garnish with cilantro and lime wedges. Add extra sweet chili sauce if desired.
Notes
Use tamari or coconut aminos for a gluten-free version.
Replace chicken with tofu or shrimp for a delicious variation.
Always let the chicken rest before slicing to retain juiciness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling or Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: quick dinner, easy recipe, sweet chili chicken, bowl recipe, healthy dinner