Description
This Sweet Chili Chicken & Veggie Rice One-Pan dish is a vibrant explosion of flavors and textures. The tender chicken, coated in a sweet and spicy chili sauce, pairs perfectly with fluffy rice and crisp vegetables, creating a delightful harmony that dances on your palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- Chicken: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Rice: 1 cup jasmine rice, rinsed
- Vegetables:
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup snap peas
- Sweet Chili Sauce: 1/2 cup
- Chicken Broth: 2 cups
- Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
- Ginger: 1 tablespoon, grated
- Green Onions: 2, sliced for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken pieces and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the diced bell peppers, broccoli florets, and snap peas, cooking for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Pour in the sweet chili sauce and chicken broth, stirring to combine.
- Add the rinsed jasmine rice, bringing the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the rice is cooked and has absorbed the liquid.
- Remove from heat, fluff the rice with a fork, and garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, simply warm in a skillet over medium heat until heated through.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with tofu and use vegetable broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: main-dish
- Method: sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup of chicken and rice mixture
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 55 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 90 milligrams
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