Description
Flavor-Packed Sweet Chili Chicken Bowl Topped with Zesty Coconut is a delightful dish that combines the sweetness of chili sauce, vibrant veggies, and a refreshing coconut topping. This easy-to-prepare recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or lively gatherings, ensuring every bite is a flavor explosion. Bring your family and friends together over this warm and inviting meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 cup assorted bell peppers (red, yellow, green), sliced
- 1 cup snow peas
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine chicken breasts with minced garlic and sweet chili sauce. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from pan.
- In the same pan, sauté sliced bell peppers and snow peas until tender-crisp.
- Toast coconut flakes in another pan over low heat until golden brown.
- Slice the chicken and layer rice or quinoa as a base in bowls. Top with sautéed vegetables and chicken slices.
- Drizzle lime juice over everything and sprinkle with toasted coconut flakes.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg