Description

Craving something bold, fresh, and wildly flavorful? This Sweet Chili Chicken Bowl with Coconut Lime Drizzle hits every note. Juicy grilled chicken glazed in sweet chili sauce sits over fragrant jasmine rice and is finished with a silky coconut-lime drizzle that brings brightness, heat, and creaminess all at once. It’s a delicious balance of sweet, spicy, and tangy that makes for a quick dinner, healthy lunch, or vibrant meal prep idea. Perfect for those searching for easy recipes, dinner ideas, or a fun spin on food bowl ideas.

Ingredients

1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts

0.5 cup sweet chili sauce

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon honey

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

2 cloves garlic minced

1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

1 tablespoon olive oil

0.75 cup full-fat coconut milk

1 lime juiced

1 teaspoon lime zest

1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup

1 teaspoon sriracha or chili paste

1 pinch salt

0.5 teaspoon cornstarch

2 cups cooked jasmine rice

lime wedges

fresh chopped cilantro

extra sriracha or sweet chili sauce (optional)

Optional: steamed broccoli, edamame, cucumbers, pickled red onions, shredded carrots, crushed peanuts

Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger. Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.

2. In another bowl, whisk coconut milk, lime juice, lime zest, honey (or maple), sriracha, and salt. Add cornstarch if thickening. Simmer gently if needed.

3. Rinse and cook jasmine rice. Once done, fluff and season with a little lime juice and salt if desired.

4. Preheat grill or grill pan. Oil lightly. Grill chicken 4–5 minutes per side until cooked and slightly charred. Rest before slicing.

5. Build bowls with warm rice, sliced chicken, drizzle, and garnishes. Add optional veggies or toppings.

Notes

For the richest drizzle, use full-fat canned coconut milk, not the carton kind.

Always rest the chicken before slicing to lock in the juices.

For best results, marinate the chicken overnight to maximize flavor.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Grilled
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 520
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 730mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 48g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 32g
Cholesterol: 85mg

Keywords: chicken bowl, sweet chili chicken, coconut lime sauce, easy dinner, meal prep