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Sweet Chili Chicken Rice Bowls with Chicken Thighs

Sweet Chili Chicken Rice Bowls with Chicken Thighs: A Comforting Bowl with a Kick
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Indulge in a bowl of Sweet Chili Chicken Rice Bowls with Chicken Thighs, where comfort meets vibrant flavors. This delightful dish combines tender chicken thighs glazed with a sweet chili sauce, served atop fluffy jasmine rice and accompanied by fresh slaw and quick-pickled cucumbers. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this recipe is versatile and can be easily customized to suit your taste. With its hearty yet light profile, it’s an ideal meal for any occasion—whether you’re enjoying it solo or sharing with loved ones.

Ingredients

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  • 600 g boneless, skinless chicken thighs, diced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 cups jasmine rice
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 mini cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 5 tsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • Water, to cover
  • 4 oz coleslaw mix (or shredded cabbage)
  • 1 small pear, julienned
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp ponzu sauce (or a mix of lemon juice and soy sauce)
  • 1 tsp pickling liquid from cucumbers
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds, divided
  • 1 oz sweet Thai chili sauce
  • 2 tsp neutral oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken thighs dry and toss with soy sauce and cornstarch until well coated.
  2. Rinse jasmine rice under cold water; cook in a pot with water and salt according to package instructions.
  3. Prepare quick pickles by mixing sliced cucumber with rice vinegar, sugar, salt, and water.
  4. In a bowl, combine mayonnaise and ponzu; add coleslaw mix and julienned pear. Season to taste.
  5. Sauté the seasoned chicken in a skillet until golden brown on both sides.
  6. Drizzle chicken with sweet chili sauce until well-coated.
  7. Serve bowls with rice, chicken, slaw, and pickled cucumbers on top.

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