Description
Looking for a quick dinner idea that’s loaded with flavor? This Easy Sweet Chili Chicken Bowl brings together juicy grilled chicken, sticky-sweet chili sauce, fluffy white rice, and a zesty creamy drizzle in one satisfying meal. Whether you’re after a healthy snack, easy recipe for meal prep, or bold new food ideas, this bowl checks all the boxes. It’s one of those breakfast ideas turned into dinner favorites—vibrant, balanced, and done in under an hour.
Ingredients
1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
0.5 cup sweet chili sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
3 cups cooked white rice
0.25 cup fresh cilantro chopped
1 lime cut into wedges
0.25 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon sriracha
1 tablespoon lime juice (for drizzle)
Instructions
1. In a bowl, mix sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, minced garlic, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and coat thoroughly. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
2. Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil. Cook chicken 5–6 minutes per side until caramelized and cooked through. Rest before slicing.
3. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sriracha, and lime juice to create the creamy drizzle. Adjust spice level to taste.
4. Fill bowls with cooked rice. Top with sliced chicken, drizzle with creamy sauce, and garnish with fresh cilantro.
5. Serve with lime wedges. Add extra chili sauce or sriracha if desired.
Notes
Marinating overnight yields the most flavorful chicken.
Use freshly cooked rice or day-old rice warmed up for best texture.
Let the chicken rest before slicing to keep it juicy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: easy dinner, sweet chili chicken, chicken bowl, healthy lunch, quick meal, food ideas, rice bowl