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Sweet Chili Chicken Bowl Recipe

Sweet Chili Chicken Bowl

True story: I made this sweet chili chicken bowl every day for lunch for over a week straight. It's easy, fast, and so flavorful.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 400kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil, plus more if needed
  • 1 shallot, peeled and diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1–2 Thai chili peppers, trimmed and minced, optional
  • 1 teaspoon minced ginger
  • 2 scallions, trimmed and minced; white and light green parts separated
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1 teaspoon fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce, plus more if desired
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha, optional
  • Salt and pepper

For serving:

  • 1 small head Napa cabbage, trimmed and thinly sliced
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1 English cucumber, diced
  • 1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and diced
  • ¼ cup peanuts, crushed
  • Sesame seeds
  • Lime wedges

Instructions

Fry the aromatics:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shallot and cook for 2–3 minutes. Add the garlic, chili peppers, ginger, and minced white parts of the scallions. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Transfer to a bowl.

Cook the chicken:

  • Add another drizzle of oil to the skillet if needed. Turn the heat to medium and add the chicken. Fry the chicken for 12–15 minutes, breaking it up as it cooks, until golden brown. Season with salt and pepper.

Finish the chicken:

  • Return the fried aromatics to the skillet and toss to combine. Add the fish sauce, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha if desired. Toss to coat and turn the heat to low. Simmer for 15 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings to your preference.

Prepare the bowls:

  • Place the Napa cabbage in a large bowl and drizzle with sesame oil. Add the avocado and cucumber. Season with salt and use your hands to massage the oil into the leaves. Divide the vegetables between shallow bowls.

To serve:

  • Pile the chicken on top of each bowl. Garnish with the minced green parts of the scallions, crushed peanuts, and sesame seeds. Serve with lime wedges. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 26g | Sodium: 320mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin C: 67mg
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