Sweet Chili Chicken Bowl (Printable)

Tender chicken in tangy-sweet chili glaze with steamed rice and broccoli. An easy, vibrant Asian-inspired meal ready in 35 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 1.1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
02 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Sweet Chili Glaze

05 - 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
06 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
07 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
08 - 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
09 - 1 clove garlic, minced
10 - 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 teaspoons water for thickening

→ Rice

11 - 1 1/4 cups jasmine or long-grain white rice
12 - 2 cups water
13 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Vegetables

14 - 10 ounces broccoli florets
15 - 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil, optional

→ Garnish

16 - 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
17 - 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, optional

# How To Make It:

01 - Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear. Combine rice, water, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes until tender. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
02 - Steam broccoli florets over boiling water for 3 to 4 minutes until bright green and just tender. Drizzle with sesame oil if desired and set aside.
03 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Add chicken pieces and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and cooked through.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic. Pour over cooked chicken and stir well to coat. If thicker sauce is desired, stir in cornstarch slurry and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes until glossy and thickened.
05 - Divide rice among four bowls. Top each with steamed broccoli and sweet chili chicken. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It delivers restaurant flavor without the markup or the wait, and you control exactly how much sauce coats every bite.
  • The rice stays fluffy, the broccoli stays crisp, and the chicken gets that glossy, golden finish that makes you want to lick the spoon.
02 -
  • If you skip rinsing the rice, you will end up with a sticky, clumpy mess instead of fluffy grains that hold their shape.
  • Do not add the cornstarch slurry directly to the sauce without mixing it first, or you will get weird clumps floating in your glaze.
03 -
  • Use a wok if you have one, the high sides and even heat make tossing the chicken in the glaze so much easier without splattering your stove.
  • Let the rice rest covered for 5 minutes after cooking, this final steam makes the grains fluffier and less sticky.
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