Description
This Chili Chicken Bowl with Coconut Lime Drizzle is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep. Spicy-sweet chicken sits on a bed of fluffy jasmine rice, surrounded by crisp vegetables and topped with a creamy, tangy drizzle. It’s comforting, colorful, and packed with nutrients—perfect for those who crave bold flavors in a balanced bowl.
Ingredients
1 lb chicken breast or thighs, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp chili paste (adjust to taste)
1 tbsp honey
2 cups cooked jasmine rice
1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup cucumber ribbons
1 cup thinly sliced red cabbage
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 lime, cut into wedges
1/2 cup coconut milk
1 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp lime zest
1 tbsp maple syrup or agave
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
Instructions
1. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, chili paste, garlic, ginger, and honey. Add sliced chicken and marinate for 15 minutes.
2. Heat a non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Sear the marinated chicken until browned and cooked through. Set aside.
3. While the chicken cooks, prepare rice according to package instructions. Fluff and keep warm.
4. Blend coconut milk, lime juice, zest, maple syrup, salt, and pepper until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use.
5. Prepare vegetables: shred carrots, slice cucumbers into ribbons, and thinly slice cabbage. Set aside cilantro and lime wedges.
6. Assemble the bowls: layer rice, cooked chicken, and vegetables. Drizzle with coconut lime sauce. Garnish with cilantro and a lime wedge.
Notes
For extra creaminess, chill the coconut drizzle until it thickens slightly before serving.
If using chicken thighs, cook a few extra minutes to render any fat fully.
Customize the veggies—add edamame, radishes, or bell peppers for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Fusion / Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: chili chicken bowl, coconut lime sauce, healthy chicken bowl