Description
A delightful recipe that combines savory chicken thighs with fluffy rice and vibrant vegetables, all coated in a luscious sweet chili sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken thighs
- 1 cup rice
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (such as bell peppers, broccoli, and carrots)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to package instructions.
- Heat the olive oil in a medium-sized pan over medium heat.
- Season the chicken thighs generously with salt and pepper, then place them in the hot pan.
- Sear the chicken thighs until they are golden brown and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Add the sweet chili sauce over the chicken and let it simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Stir-fry the mixed vegetables until they are crisp-tender.
- Assemble the bowls with chicken on rice, topped with the stir-fried vegetables and a drizzle of soy sauce.
Notes
For a leaner option, use chicken breasts instead, and feel free to customize vegetables based on preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg