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A close-up overhead view of the finished sweet chili chicken and vegetable mixture in a bowl, ready to be served.

Sweet Chili Chicken Bowl (Quick & Easy Recipe)

This Sweet Chili Chicken Bowl recipe is the perfect weeknight dinner, ready in 35 minutes! It features tender chicken and crisp veggies in a homemade sweet and spicy sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
For the Sweet Chili Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
  • 1 tsp sriracha optional, to taste
For the Bowl
  • 4 cups cooked jasmine rice
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds for garnish
  • 2 tbsp sliced green onions for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet or Wok
  • 2 Mixing Bowls
  • 1 Saucepan For cooking rice.

Method
 

  1. Cook jasmine rice according to package directions.
  2. In a medium bowl, toss the cubed chicken with cornstarch, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  3. Heat avocado oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  4. Add the broccoli, bell pepper, and carrots to the same skillet. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until crisp-tender.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the Thai sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, ginger, and sriracha (if using).
  6. Return the chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour the sauce over and stir to combine. Simmer for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  7. To serve, divide the cooked rice among four bowls. Top with the sweet chili chicken and vegetables, and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

Notes

Tip 1: Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the chicken to ensure it gets a nice golden-brown crust.
Tip 2: For best meal prep results, store the rice, chicken mixture, and garnishes in separate containers.