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Sweet Chili Chicken Rice Bowls with Chicken Thighs

Sweet Chili Chicken Rice Bowls with Chicken Thighs

Enjoy vibrant Sweet Chili Chicken Rice Bowls featuring tender chicken thighs in a glossy sauce over fluffy rice for a delightful meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: Asian, Thai
Calories: 463

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts about 1 pound
  • 3 tablespoons canola oil for frying
Coating
  • ? cup cornstarch
  • ? teaspoon paprika
  • ? teaspoon kosher salt
  • ? teaspoon black pepper
Sauce
  • ? cup Thai sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons sriracha sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • ? teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon honey
For Serving
  • 2 cups cooked white rice
  • green onions chopped for garnish
  • sesame seeds for garnish

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • nonstick skillet

Method
 

Cooking Process
  1. Pat the chicken dry and cut each chicken breast into ?-inch cubes.
  2. In a large bowl, combine cornstarch, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken, tossing to coat.
  3. In a large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, add oil. Once hot, add the chicken to the pan and cook until golden brown on all sides (about 5-7 minutes). Chicken is fully cooked when it reaches an internal temperature of 165?F. Transfer the chicken to a plate and tent to keep warm as you make the sauce.
  4. To the same skillet, add the Thai sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, sriracha, garlic, ginger, and honey. Stir together and cook until heated through.
  5. Add the cooked chicken back into the sauce and toss to coat evenly.
  6. Serve over cooked white rice, garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 463kcalCarbohydrates: 64gProtein: 24gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 480mgFiber: 2gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This Sweet Chili Chicken Rice Bowl is perfect for customization by substituting proteins or adding vegetables to enhance nutrition and flavor.

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