Sweet Chili Chicken Bowl
Savor the vibrant flavors of a Sweet Chili Chicken Bowl, where tender chicken is enveloped in a tangy-sweet glaze, served over fluffy rice and topped with fresh vegetables. This quick and easy dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests with its colorful presentation and delightful taste. Enjoy every satisfying bite that balances sweetness and spice!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- ½ cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 cup bell peppers (sliced)
- 1 cup snap peas
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice or quinoa for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a bowl, whisk together sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, and rice vinegar.
- Place chicken in the baking dish, pour half the sauce over it, and bake for 25 minutes or until cooked through.
- While chicken bakes, sauté bell peppers and snap peas in a skillet over medium heat for about five minutes until tender.
- Let the chicken rest for five minutes before slicing. Serve over rice or quinoa topped with sautéed veggies and drizzled with remaining sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in sweet chili sauce for at least 30 minutes before cooking. - Substitute chicken with tofu or shrimp for a different twist. - Add sriracha for extra heat or garnish with sesame seeds for added crunch.