Description
A delightful dish that combines sweet and spicy flavors with creamy coconut rice, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken breast or thighs, sliced into bite-sized pieces
- 2–3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 cup jasmine or basmati rice
- 1 cup coconut milk
- Water (as required per rice cooking instructions)
- Pinch of salt
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup snap peas (or shredded carrots or other fresh vegetables)
- Fresh cilantro or green onions, chopped
- Wedge of fresh lime or lemon
- 1–2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil (vegetable or canola oil)
Instructions
- Rinse the jasmine or basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a pot, combine the rice with coconut milk, a pinch of salt, and water according to your rice-to-liquid ratio. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer gently until fully cooked and fluffy, about 15 minutes.
- While the rice cooks, slice the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Toss the chicken with minced garlic, grated ginger, and 2-3 tablespoons of sweet chili sauce. Let it marinate for at least 10 minutes to infuse the sweet and spicy flavors.
- Heat a splash of cooking oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until golden and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. In the last few minutes of cooking, add the sliced bell peppers, snap peas, or other chosen vegetables, sautéing just enough to keep them crisp and colorful.
- Fluff the coconut rice with a fork and divide it into serving bowls. Top with the sweet chili chicken and sautéed vegetables. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro, green onions, and a wedge of lime or lemon. Serve immediately for the best taste and texture.
Notes
Serve warm and fresh. You can drizzle more sweet chili sauce on top for extra flavor. Pairs well with lime for a zesty kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg