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20-Minute Sweet Chili Chicken Bowls — homemade sweet chili chicken bowls recipe

20-Minute Sweet Chili Chicken Bowls

A quick and flavorful meal featuring tender chicken glazed in sweet chili sauce served over jasmine rice with fresh vegetables.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces 400g
  • 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce 120ml
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce 30ml
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil 15ml
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced 10g
  • 1 tsp grated ginger 5g
  • 2 cups cooked jasmine rice 400g
  • 1 cup shredded carrots 100g
  • 1 cup sliced cucumber 150g
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions 25g
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds 9g

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Medium mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Combine chicken pieces with sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a medium bowl; let marinate for 5 minutes.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the marinated chicken to the skillet and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cooked through and caramelized.
  4. Divide the cooked jasmine rice into four serving bowls.
  5. Top the rice with the cooked chicken, shredded carrots, sliced cucumber, and chopped green onions.
  6. Drizzle any remaining sauce from the skillet over the bowls, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and serve immediately.

Notes

Ensure the chicken is cut into uniform sizes to guarantee even cooking within the 10-minute window.