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Sweet Chili Chicken Rice Bowls

Sweet Chili Chicken Rice Bowls That Will Wow Your Taste Buds

These Sweet Chili Chicken Rice Bowls are a delicious mix of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors, ready in under 30 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2-4 cloves Garlic fresh for best flavor
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce low-sodium preferred
  • 1/4 cup Sweet Chili Sauce essential for signature flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Honey
  • 1 tablespoon Peanut Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger freshly crushed
For the Chicken & Base
  • 1 pound Chicken Thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 cups Brown Rice microwave packets for convenience
For the Toppings
  • 2 cups Green Cabbage chopped
  • 1 large Carrot julienned
  • 4 stalks Spring Onion sliced
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds toasted
  • 1 cup Edamame Beans

Equipment

  • oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Wok
  • Skillet

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 200 ºC (390 ºF).
  2. In a mixing bowl, crush garlic and whisk together soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, rice vinegar, honey, peanut oil, and sesame oil.
  3. Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces, season with salt and pepper, and coat with the sauce mixture.
  4. Arrange chicken on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes.
  5. Cook brown rice according to package instructions while chicken bakes.
  6. Chop green cabbage, julienne carrot, and slice spring onion.
  7. Toast sesame seeds in a pan for 2-3 minutes.
  8. Stir-fry edamame beans with a splash of reserved sauce for 3-4 minutes.
  9. Combine cooked rice, cabbage, and remaining sauce in a wok, stir over medium heat.
  10. Broil chicken for an additional 3-5 minutes for a nice char.
  11. Assemble bowls with rice mixture at the bottom, topped with chicken, edamame, carrot, and spring onion.
  12. Drizzle with mayo, finish with lime wedges and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes for better flavor and tenderness.

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