🍗 Sweet Chili Chicken Rice Bowls with Chicken Thighs, Sesame Slaw & Quick Pickled Cucumber 🌶️✨
🌟 This Sweet Chili Chicken Rice Bowl is a perfect combination of sweet, tangy, and crunchy flavors. Juicy chicken thighs glazed with sweet chili sauce are paired with sesame slaw and quick-pickled cucumbers for a fresh, vibrant meal that’s as fun to make as it is to eat! 🥢🍚
Ingredients
For the Sweet Chili Chicken:
🍗 1 lb chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
🌶️ 1/3 cup sweet chili sauce
🥄 1 tbsp soy sauce
🍋 1 tbsp lime juice
🥄 1 tbsp olive oil
For the Sesame Slaw:
🥬 2 cups shredded cabbage (green or purple)
🥕 1/2 cup shredded carrots
🌿 1 tbsp sesame oil
🍋 1 tbsp rice vinegar
🧂 1 tsp soy sauce
🌿 1 tbsp sesame seeds
For the Quick Pickled Cucumbers:
🥒 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
🍋 2 tbsp rice vinegar
🍯 1 tsp honey or sugar
🧂 Pinch of salt
For the Bowl:
🍚 2 cups cooked rice (white, jasmine, or brown)
🌿 1 tbsp sliced green onions (for garnish)
🌿 1 tbsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
1️⃣ Marinate and Cook the Chicken:
In a bowl, mix sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, and olive oil.
Add the chicken thighs and coat evenly. Let marinate for at least 20 minutes.
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken thighs for 5-6 minutes per side until caramelized and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and let rest before slicing.
2️⃣ Prepare the Sesame Slaw:
In a bowl, toss shredded cabbage and carrots with sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and sesame seeds. Set aside to let the flavors meld.
3️⃣ Quick Pickle the Cucumbers:
In a small bowl, combine rice vinegar, honey, and a pinch of salt. Add sliced cucumbers and toss to coat. Let sit for at least 10 minutes.
4️⃣ Assemble the Bowls:
Divide cooked rice into serving bowls.
Top each bowl with sliced sweet chili chicken thighs, sesame slaw, and pickled cucumbers.
5️⃣ Garnish and Serve:
Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve immediately and enjoy!
🌟 This Sweet Chili Chicken Rice Bowl is a colorful, flavor-packed dish that’s perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep. The combination of sweet, tangy, and crunchy makes every bite a delight! 🍲💛
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