Description
A delicious and healthy coconut lime chicken bowl recipe, perfect for a quick dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 cups cooked rice (for serving)
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup edamame (shelled and cooked)
- 1 cucumber (diced)
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- sesame seeds (for garnish)
- chopped cilantro (for garnish)
- 1/4 cup full-fat coconut milk (canned)
- 2 tbsp lime juice (fresh)
- 1 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)
- 1 tsp lime zest
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, olive oil, and garlic powder until well combined.
- Add the chicken pieces to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes, or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator for deeper flavor.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken in a single layer and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F), about 6-8 minutes.
- While the chicken cooks, prepare the coconut lime drizzle by whisking together the coconut milk, lime juice, honey, and lime zest in a small bowl until smooth.
- Assemble the bowls by dividing the cooked rice among four bowls. Top each with cooked chicken, shredded carrots, edamame, diced cucumber, and sliced avocado.
- Drizzle the coconut lime sauce generously over each bowl. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped cilantro. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, make sure to use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Adjust the amount of honey or maple syrup to taste.
- Feel free to add other vegetables of your choice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg