Description
A tropical-inspired weeknight dinner with succulent chicken, fluffy jasmine rice, vibrant vegetables, and a creamy coconut lime drizzle.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, carrots, broccoli)
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the jasmine rice according to the package instructions until fluffy and tender.
- In a skillet, heat some oil over medium heat and cook the chicken breasts until they’re nicely browned and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes on each side.
- While the chicken is cooking, mix the sweet chili sauce and soy sauce in a small bowl. Once the chicken is done, pour this mixture over the chicken, letting it glaze for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- In another bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, lime juice, and lime zest to develop a delightful drizzle.
- To assemble, layer jasmine rice as the base in serving bowls, followed by the glazed chicken and a generous handful of mixed vegetables.
- Drizzle the coconut lime sauce on top and garnish with fresh cilantro for a burst of flavor and color.
- Serve warm and enjoy this delicious meal!
Notes
For maximum flavor, marinate the chicken in the sweet chili and soy sauce mixture for about an hour before cooking. Optional: Add a dash of sriracha or red pepper flakes for heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg