Sweet Chili Crunch Chicken Rice Bowls: Fast, Flavorful, and Wonderfully Textured
This easy, flavor-packed bowl features crispy chicken coated in sweet chili glaze, served over rice and topped with crunchy vegetables and herbs for a satisfying, all-in-one meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients
1 lb chicken thighs or breasts, boneless and skinless
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp grated ginger
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp sugar
1/3 cup cornstarch
2 tbsp neutral oil (such as canola or vegetable)
1/3 cup sweet chili sauce
3 cups cooked jasmine rice
1 cup thin cucumber slices
1 cup shredded carrots
1/4 cup chopped scallions
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 cup roasted chopped peanuts
Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
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In a bowl, mix soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and sugar. Add chicken, toss well, and marinate for 20 minutes.
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While marinating, cook rice and prep all vegetables and toppings.
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Coat chicken with cornstarch.
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Heat oil in a pan over medium-high. Add chicken and cook 6–8 minutes until golden and cooked through.
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Lower heat, pour in sweet chili sauce, and toss to coat evenly. Let it simmer 1–2 minutes.
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To serve, add rice to bowls, top with chicken, vegetables, herbs, and peanuts. Serve with lime wedges.