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Sweet Chili Chicken Rice Bowls with Chicken Thighs: A Comforting Bowl with a Kick

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
Enjoy a flavorful and satisfying bowl featuring crispy chicken thighs, fragrant jasmine rice, and fresh, tangy toppings, all with a spicy Thai chili glaze.

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

  • 600 g boneless, skinless chicken thighs, diced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch

For the Rice:

  • 2 cups jasmine rice
  • Pinch salt

For the Quick Pickled Cucumbers:

  • 1 mini cucumber thinly sliced
  • 5 tsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt

For the Sesame Slaw:

  • 4 oz coleslaw mix (or shredded cabbage)
  • 1 small pear, julienned
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp ponzu sauce (or lemon juice and soy sauce mix)
  • 1 tsp pickling liquid from cucumbers
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds, divided

For the Glaze & Finishing Touch:

  • 1 oz sweet Thai chili sauce
  • 2 tsp neutral oil for frying

Instructions 

  • Pat dry chicken, toss with soy sauce, then coat with cornstarch.
  • Cook rice in boiling water with salt for 15–18 minutes, then fluff.
  • Slice cucumber, mix with vinegar, sugar, salt, and water; let sit.
  • Whisk mayonnaise and ponzu, add pear, slaw, and pickling liquid; season with salt, pepper, and sesame seeds.
  • Fry chicken in oil until crispy, then toss with sweet chili sauce.
  • Assemble bowls with rice, glazed chicken, slaw, and pickled cucumbers; garnish with sesame seeds.

Notes

For extra flavor, let the pickled cucumbers sit longer before serving.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: chicken, Rice, Thai chili

Nutrition

Calories: 650kcal | Carbohydrates: 85g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 20g | Sodium: 900mg