Quick Sweet Chili Chicken Bowl
Savor the delightful fusion of sweet and savory with this Quick Sweet Chili Chicken Bowl. Succulent chicken breasts are seared to perfection and glazed in a rich sweet chili sauce, served over fluffy rice or quinoa, and topped with vibrant vegetables. In just 30 minutes, this dish transforms any weeknight dinner into a culinary delight that satisfies your craving for flavor without spending hours in the kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sauteing
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 3–4 breasts)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (bell peppers, broccoli, etc.)
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and season with salt and pepper. Sear until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, and honey. Pour this mixture over the chicken.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 5 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve the chicken over rice or quinoa topped with fresh vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg